SPEAKER_00: In a world that celebrates productivity and constant activity, rest can sometimes feel uncomfortable.
SPEAKER_00: There is always another task to complete, another message to answer, another responsibility waiting for our attention.
SPEAKER_00: But from the very beginning of Scripture, God established a rhythm for his people.
SPEAKER_00: In Exodus 28 through 11, we read, remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
SPEAKER_00: Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.
SPEAKER_00: This command is not simply about stopping work.
SPEAKER_00: It is about trust.
SPEAKER_00: When we rest, we acknowledge that God is the one who sustains our lives.
SPEAKER_00: Our worth is not defined by what we accomplish.
SPEAKER_00: Today we are going to pause and remember the gift of Sabbath.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to quiet your heart and release the pressure to perform.
SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to thank God for the gift of rest.
SPEAKER_00: Praise Him that He designed a rhythm of work and restoration for His people.
SPEAKER_00: Bring those before Him now.
SPEAKER_00: I receive the gift of rest you have given.
SPEAKER_00: Thank you for renewing my soul.
SPEAKER_00: Amen.