Shabbat Shalom: You Were Made for Rest ©Dawn Minott

On By Dawn MinottIn Shabbat Shalom

The Sabbath was crafted with YOU in mind!

When we are rested and spiritually renewed, we are more patient parents, more loving partners, more attentive friends, and overall kinder humans.

And, it’s possible to find this rest—through observing the weekly sabbath.

With sabbath, we get to pause and ground ourselves, to draw our families close, and to focus on what truly lasts—meaningful connection with each other and with our Creator. When we do this our souls get refreshed so we can share strength and love with those around us.

And this kind of rest isn’t just optional; it’s a core part of how we were designed. Yeah, sabbath rest is hardwired into our very DNA by the One who formed us.

What is sabbath?

When God made the Sabbath, He did so by ceasing His work. Sabbath was God’s crowning act of creation. Simply by resting, God established the very first Sabbath—a sacred pause that has echoed through every generation since. Sabbath is rest and fellowship and worship.

So how do we enjoy the sabbath?

First, throw out any ideas of sabbath being a checklist of rules or empty rituals. Think of it instead as a joyful gift—a glimpse of heaven on earth—crafted to bring us delight, restoration, and peace.

Second? Throw out any ideas of sabbath being a rigid duty. Rather think of it as a gracious invitation. An invitation to adopt a weekly rhythm that stands in stark contrast to the world’s restless striving, and instead aligns our hearts with the rest God lovingly planned for us.

As this sabbath begins, may you hear and accept the invitation to:

  • Find your rhythm.
  • Take time to step back from the chaos.
  • Replenish your spirit.
  • Spend meaningful time with your loved ones.
  • Spend meaningful time with yourself.
  • Remember the One who calls you to rest.
  • Spend meaningful time with God.

Shabbat shalom.

Sharing one of the best, modern day explanation of why practicing a weekly Sabbath is so good for us:

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