Between busy schedules, addictive social media, and the pressure to always be productive, it’s no surprise this generation struggles to be present. How can we maintain lasting energy without relying on Red Bulls or coffee? How can we prevent feeling burned out all the time?
Despite the “Sabbath” practice mentioned in the Scriptures, Christians aren’t immune to this struggle. In fact, we often struggle the worst, replacing “rest” with “doing more for God.” “Doing more” doesn’t equate the rest that God talks about or commands—no matter how holy we try to paint it. And so, many of us who love Jesus, honestly and authentically, continue to feel emotionally and spiritually tired.
But what if I told you, Sabbath was God’s design for our restoration, not a rule meant to burden us. Before we talk about what Sabbath rest actually is, and what it might look like for you, let’s talk about how to practice the Sabbath today. What does Scripture actually mean when it tells us to “rest?”
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