(For Friday July 18)
I am beyond shocked that this hasn't appeared yet on the 365! It's one of the things I am the most grateful for week after week! I am grateful for Sabbath. I don't want to get into all the ins and outs of that here - that's for another blog at another time - but suffice it to say I look forward to it every week. Here's how I observe Sabbath. From sundown Friday to sundown Saturday I cease from working and I attempt to give others who work rest as well by not participating in commerce during those 24 hours. I let the dishes go, the bed sits unmade (well that's not different than any other day actually!), the laundry waits, etc. I rest, I cease from activity and rest. It is a beautiful thing. Now. For this Type A Mama who had to start working full time this has not been easy. I now only have so many hours in a week to get things around the house done. But, in obedience to my Creator, I chose to put it aside and trust he will give me the time I need to complete it outside of Sabbath. It has been a beautiful thing. Sabbath has provided a space for me to intentionally rest and focus on the important things like relationships with people and with God. It has given me a space to breathe and regroup. It is a truly lovely time each week and I am beyond grateful that I choose to observe it.
I am beyond shocked that this hasn't appeared yet on the 365! It's one of the things I am the most grateful for week after week! I am grateful for Sabbath. I don't want to get into all the ins and outs of that here - that's for another blog at another time - but suffice it to say I look forward to it every week. Here's how I observe Sabbath. From sundown Friday to sundown Saturday I cease from working and I attempt to give others who work rest as well by not participating in commerce during those 24 hours. I let the dishes go, the bed sits unmade (well that's not different than any other day actually!), the laundry waits, etc. I rest, I cease from activity and rest. It is a beautiful thing. Now. For this Type A Mama who had to start working full time this has not been easy. I now only have so many hours in a week to get things around the house done. But, in obedience to my Creator, I chose to put it aside and trust he will give me the time I need to complete it outside of Sabbath. It has been a beautiful thing. Sabbath has provided a space for me to intentionally rest and focus on the important things like relationships with people and with God. It has given me a space to breathe and regroup. It is a truly lovely time each week and I am beyond grateful that I choose to observe it.
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