How to find your Sabbath rest

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In my dream world, my Sabbath rest looks like this picture. Reality is often a bit different!

What to do for Sabbath rest?

Sabbath rest confuses a lot of people, and I’ll delve into it in the coming weeks, particularly as it relates to our families. The bottom line is that it starts with detaching from the busyness the world forces on us and turning instead to God and our families for a break from all that.

Focus on the Family reminds us that celebrating a Sabbath rest is not about some legalistic mandate, but rather a respite from the craziness – and a willingness to accept the gift God gave us.

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This subscription box – Bible Time Family Fun Pack for Ages 2 to 6 – is a great addition to Sabbath rest days. Filled with lessons, crafts, and easy hands-on activities, this is a great way to emphasize keeping God in the Sabbath.

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But for now, take a minute to consider what it means for you to REST. Don’t worry about the rest of the week.

Just today. Just Sunday.

What would it look like for you to take a break and really let yourself rest?

Share some ideas in the comments below! There are lots of ways we can find rest, and maybe someone else has the idea you’ve been looking for. 💖

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Rest well,

🌸 Andrea

Resources

The Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath is about restoring stillness and enjoying an abundant life. The author (Mark Buchanan) is both a pastor and professor, so he brings a wealth of knowledge to this book.

This book is one of my very favorites. I’ve read it time and again and I’ve completed the study several times. Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy With God in the Busyness of Life is all about focusing on God instead of the busyness.

While not specifically about Sabbath, this book is a treasure. It focuses on restoring our souls by really connecting with God. And seriously, if that’s not the point of Sabbath, I don’t know what is. Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad is a fantastic read. It, too, has a study guide. I’ve completed it and found it very helpful to apply the concepts he discusses in the book .