Honoring Sabbath

For far too long on my spiritual journey, I've had a desire to honor the Sabbath in it's truest sense = Rest. Some may think that rest is the same as laziness. But God rested after creation. He wasn't being lazy. He was resting.

After a long week of living in our current global and economic status, mixed with the joys and heartache of our personal daily lives, we need rest. It's okay. Don't feel guilty. It's a form of worship...

Sabbath is a time for quieting your heart and being mindful of God's presence in and around you. It's giving time specifically to disengage from routine so that you can physically rest and be still. Sabbath is a period of renewal so you can be prepared for the week to come.

You may be diligent about Sabbath-keeping or you may be like me; have the desire and knowledge but just never actually took the step to "disengage from routine" in order to enter into the grace and peace of Sabbath.

Well, I'm making a commitment to myself, family and God, (and the faithful readers of this blog) that my desire for Sabbath will come to fruition. I long to enjoy beautiful peace in the presence of my Creator. There will be times when only a half-day is possible, such as today. But that is better than not honoring Sabbath at all.

I encourage you to listen to your soul's desires. Is Sabbath calling? Let's spur one another on as we walk this spiritual journey together. With that said - I'm signing off for reminder of the day. It's Sabbath!

grace & lots of peace ~ deAnn