Joy Together: The Discipline of Sabbath
Exodus 31:13
Devotional
Scripture Exodus 31:13
Read the scripture daily. Read it slowly. What is God bringing to your attention through this passage?
Questions to consider:
- How did you learn about Sabbath and how does this effect your thoughts on keeping the Sabbath today?
- What comes to your mind when you think of rest?
- What does communal Sabbath look like in your life?
- How do you desire the practice of Sabbath to both happen in your life and transform your life and relationship with God?
Spiritual Discipline. Sabbath
Sabbath – setting apart one day a week for regular rest. During this time we regain our energy for doing things, by being ourselves and engaging in the activities that bring us the most joy.
Scripture: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. (Exodus 20:8-10)
Spiritual Practices:
- Practice restful activities one day a week such as walks, naps, tea with a friend, etc.
- Let go of the things that stress you out for one 24 hour period a week
- Resting in God one day a week
- Do not use this time to develop a to-do list for when your Sabbath is over
Adapted from Adaele Ahlberg Caljou’s Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices that Transform Us.
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