Refueling Your Soul: Why Rest Matters for Purpose-Driven Women

The Bite Size Podcast with Lorayne Michaels

Have you ever felt completely drained—not just physically tired, but emotionally disconnected and spiritually empty? That's where I found myself recently, with a short fuse, zero patience, and a growing sense that chaos surrounded me. The solution came in an unexpected form: a reluctant solo retreat with no agenda except to be still and listen.
This deeply personal episode explores the reality of fatigue that affects so many women juggling responsibilities in work, family, and life. I share my journey from resistance to revelation, including how God confirmed what I needed through a devotional on the exact page number of my birthday. The message is clear: we cannot fulfill our divine purpose when operating from depletion.
Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, I break down the three essential pillars for refueling—mind, body, and spirit—and offer practical ways to implement rest in your busy life. Jesus himself modeled regular withdrawal from activity to commune with the Father, showing us this isn't indulgent but necessary. The warning signs of burnout are explored alongside the transformative power of intentional stillness.
Whether you're actively burning out or sensing the early warning signs, this conversation offers both permission and practical steps to reconnect with your Creator. Remember, you were divinely created for a specific purpose—but that purpose can only be fulfilled when your cup is full. Can you spare just 15 minutes a day to begin the refilling process? Your purpose depends on it.

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Chapters

1. Welcome to the Bite Size Podcast (00:00:00)

2. The Reluctant Solo Trip (00:01:38)

3. Understanding True Fatigue (00:03:14)

4. Seeking God in Stillness (00:07:57)

5. Practical Ways to Refuel (00:15:16)

6. Your Challenge for the Week (00:19:20)