06/05/2026
PRACTICE OF THE MONTH: SABBATH
In the creation story in Genesis, we’re told God blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Set apart. Special. The first full day of existence for humans in this story is the Sabbath, a day of resting and enjoying the gift of creation and relationship with God and community. Our work and fruitfulness was always meant to flow from that place.
God wants us to be free! To be healthy and whole. To enjoy this beautiful gift of life he has given us. To get enough sleep and actually like our lives! We’re not slaves. We’re family. We are dearly loved sons and daughters not based on what we achieve or how well we perform. Do we truly believe that?
When it comes to rest, there is one foundational practice we recommend which is a container for all the other stuff. The ancient practice of sabbath (or shabbat in Hebrew), is a command to the people of God, but as Jesus showed, it’s really a gift to us from our creator. It’s not a reward for good behavior or getting all our work done, and it shouldn’t feel like a heavy burden. Traditionally this is a 24-hour period of time set aside every week to stop producing and just enjoy the goodness of creation with God and each other.
Stop. Rest. Delight. Worship.
You’re not just allowed; You’re commanded! But not in a legalistic, religious way. Sabbath is a form of resistance against the dehumanizing powers of this world. What would it look like for you to live and work from a place of rest and peace & joy rather than exhaustion, worry, and striving? Let’s explore and practice that together this month!
“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.” PSALM 127:2 NLT