Sabbath is a time to stop, rest and worship.
The Sabbath is a counter-formational practice in our modern culture where many of us have adopted a practice of working without ceasing. We are taught to value that lifestyle. In the Sabbath, however, God commanded the people of Israel to take a day to rest. Now, I don’t believe we, in the New Covenant community of faith, are required to follow the Sabbath as a law. It is however wise spiritual practice, especially in our driven culture.
To Get Started
- Choose a time period to Sabbath. Ideally this is a 24 hour period, but if you’re just starting start with 4 hours.
- Decide what you are not going to do. Here’s some suggestions:
- Work
- Tinker
- Entertainment
- Plan out what you are going to do. Here’s some suggestions:
- Attend church
- Pray
- Read
- Nap
- Talk with loved ones
- Veg
- Take a walk
Don’t be legalistic about your Sabbath! That cuts against the point of the practice, which is to find rest for your soul and enjoy communion with God and others.
