5 I AM Affirmations for Rest and Stillness | Christian Devotional for Women

When life rushes you, God invites you to rest.

We live in a world that constantly says, “Do more. Be more. Go faster.” But God’s invitation is completely different: “Come to Me. Rest. Be still.”

Real rest isn’t just about sleep or checking out—it’s about being held. These five “I AM” affirmations are rooted in Scripture and remind you that rest isn’t earned, it’s received.

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Use these throughout your week:

Speak them over yourself. Journal through the prompts. Let each verse create space for stillness in your day.

1. I AM Resting in God’s Presence

🕊️ True rest isn’t found in your to-do list being empty—it’s found in your soul being full of Him. Even in the busyness, you can exhale and know His presence is near.

Scriptures to reflect on:

Psalm 37:7 (NIV):
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

Psalm 55:22 (NLT):
“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.”

Psalm 62:1 (NIV):
“Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”

Psalm 91:1 (NLT):
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

Isaiah 30:15 (NIV):
"In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”

✨ Journaling Prompt: What does resting in God look like for you this week?

2. I AM Safe in His Care

🌿 You are not invisible, overlooked, or carrying this alone. God’s care is not casual—it’s intimate, intentional, and calming to the soul.

Scriptures to reflect on:

1 Peter 5:7 (NIV):
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Psalm 23:2 (NLT):
“He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.”

Isaiah 40:29 (NIV):
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Philippians 4:6 (NLT):
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.”

Jeremiah 31:25 (NIV):
“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint."

✨ Journaling Prompt: Where do you feel weary and need His refreshing today?

3. I AM Renewed Daily by God

🌞 Every morning holds fresh mercy, even if yesterday drained you. God doesn’t expect perfection—He offers daily renewal instead.

Scriptures to reflect on:

Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV):
"Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

2 Corinthians 4:16 (NLT):
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.”

Psalm 46:10 (NIV):
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’”

Matthew 6:34 (NLT):
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

Psalm 19:7 (NIV):
“The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.”

✨ Journaling Prompt: How can you slow down and notice God’s renewing presence today?

4. I AM Held Secure in His Peace

🛏️ You are not dangling by a thread—your life is held in holy, steady hands. Even when sleep is fragile, His peace surrounds you like a blanket.

Scriptures to reflect on:

Isaiah 32:18 (NIV):
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.”

Psalm 121:3 (NLT):
“He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.”

John 16:33 (NIV):
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Psalm 4:8 (NLT):
"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”

Proverbs 3:24 (NIV):
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”

✨ Journaling Prompt: How does knowing God watches over you bring you rest?

5. I AM Anchored in His Quiet Strength

⚓ Strength doesn’t always roar—sometimes it whispers, “Rest, I’ve got you. ”God’s stillness is not passive; it’s power wrapped in peace.

Scriptures to reflect on:

Isaiah 30:15 (NLT):
“This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.’”

Psalm 27:14 (NIV):
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”

Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV):
“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.”

Deuteronomy 33:12 (NLT):
“The people of Benjamin are loved by the Lord and live in safety beside him. He surrounds them continuously and preserves them from every harm.”

✨ Journaling Prompt: In what ways can you let go of control and lean into God’s quiet strength?

Closing Note

Friend, if you’ve been running on empty—this is your permission to stop and breathe. God is not in a rush with you. He’s patient, present, and peace-giving.

Let these Scriptures settle into your heart this week.

🕯️ Highlight a verse, light a candle, and let Him renew you—right where you are.

Wishing you grace in who you’re becoming,

Alberta