Friday – Saturday
10-17-18-2025
By: Brenda
Sabbath Rest
Did you know that keeping the Sabbath is a divine invitation to rest, reconnect, and receive spiritual blessings.
Scripture reveals that honoring this day brings joy, renewal, and a deeper intimacy with God.
God’s original blessing of the Sabbath is found at,
Genesis 2:2–3
God rested on the seventh day and blessed it, setting it apart as holy.
This was not because God was tired, but it was to model a rhythm of rest and relationship.
The Sabbath is a gift of sacred time.
It is a sign of covenant and holiness.
Exodus 20:8–11
The Sabbath is part of the Ten Commandments.
It is a call to remember and keep it holy.
Ezekiel 20:19–20
God says, “Keep my Sabbaths holy…
Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.” It is a sign of belonging.
It is joy and delight in the LORD.
Isaiah 58:13–14
When we honor the Sabbath, God promises we will “find joy in the LORD” and “ride in triumph on the heights of the land.”
The Sabbath brings spiritual elevation and delight. It is freedom from toil and burden.
The Sabbath is a weekly release from striving. It reminds us that our worth is not in productivity but in being God’s beloved.
Mark 2:27
Jesus said, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.”
It is a gift, not a burden.
It is a time of restoration and fellowship.
The Sabbath offers physical rest, spiritual renewal, and relational connection with God, family, and community.
It is a time to pause the noise, reflect, worship, and be refreshed.
It reminds us that we are not defined by our productivity but by our belovedness.
And the Sabbath is not merely a command.
It is a gift from God. A sanctuary in time where heaven touches earth.
I pray that we may all receive this day not as a rule, but as a reunion. A weekly homecoming to the heart of God.
I pray our homes are filled with laughter, our hearts filled with peace, and our spirits filled with worship as we embrace the blessing of Sabbath.
Oh, how God loves us ❤️
Dear Father in heaven,
Thank You for the gift of the Sabbath.
A holy pause in the rhythm of our lives.
You knew we would need rest, renewal, and reconnection, and You lovingly carved out this day for us.
Help us to honor it not out of duty but out of delight.
Teach us to lay down our burdens, silence the noise, and enter into Your peace.
May our homes be places of joy and our hearts be tuned to Your presence.
Bless my family and my friends with sweet rest.
Let laughter echo through our homes, and let Your Word dwell richly among us.
May this Sabbath be a reminder that we are Yours, not by works, but by grace.
May we receive Your joy, Your healing, and Your love. And may we say,
“Thank You, Father,” for the blessing of rest.
In Your Son’s precious name,
Amen.
Have a blessed day 🙏
God loves you ❤️
and so do I ❤️