Obtaining God-fidence

Tequila Vasser
Jul 14, 2025
2 min read

"Where in the bible does it talk about self-care"? she laughed as she asked the question. I looked amazed as I realized that she also hadn't embark on a journey of self care with Jesus. In that moment I realized the appointed time the Lord set aside for me to recalibrate wasn't just for me.

I struggled for days as I tried to wrap my mind around rest. I cried out," Lord, what does this look like for me"? I heard nothing (or the racing thoughts in my mind were too loud for me to hear what His responds was). I reached out to my mentor. What is a sabbatical? I texted her with the desire to want to truly know. I googled it. I looked it up in my bible dictionary. I couldn't find the answer. At least not one that resonated with me. She quickly responded. I exhaled as I prepared myself to read the message she sent.

Rest from responsibilities ( Holy Spirit led)
Draw closer to the Lord
Get direction for the next season
Work on YOURSELF.

Do what ,now, say who? All the questions came forth as I placed my hand on my chest. I realized this was all about me. Instant feelings of selfishness came. "Lord, what happened to humility"?, I asked. I sat with this list for hours. Those hours would turn into days before I had the courage to ask God what do I do. I awake the next day to a title. I had what I needed already. In my book stash was a book I desired to read but somehow never found the time. My next question was: how do I incorporate my daily reading of the bible? I opened my bible app to find a devotional that made my heart leap. These two tools went hand in hand. I asked God about the responsibilities I needed to let go and did so immediately. Never did I imagine that it made room for all that was coming forth from this new journey the Lord and I would embark on. After several weeks of intentional time with God, I am moving forward with an understanding of the beauty in rest and reset. I have and am continuing to receive everything and more on that list. I am now moving forward wrapping myself in Isaiah 41:13. I'm moving forward knowing all my confidence is in Him and the mighty, yet gentle works of His hands.

I move forward in God-fidence! As a women that carry many titles and responsibilities , this may very well be your struggle. We live in a world that caters to the image of an independent woman that juggles life as if she is the starting act in a circus. God has not called us to exist like this. With all of our existence we are to lean into Him. We are to allow Him to guide and direct our paths. And...have a weekly sabbath! Yes, I said weekly. Allow God to fill up the cup you pour from! And take the time to vacate with Jesus!!! You can't break curses if you are not allowing yourself to heal and be made whole. SIS, YOU HAVE TO ABIDE & BLOOM.