What if the key to the abundant life isn’t doing more, but doing less? In a world that glorifies busyness and demands our constant attention, we are invited to rediscover the ancient, yet revolutionary practice of Sabbath rest. We’ll explore how the hurried pace of modern life is eroding our souls, leaving us weary and disconnected from God and others. Jesus, who accomplished so much, never rushed—He lived intentionally, embracing the rhythms of rest that allowed Him to move through life with peace and purpose. This message will challenge you to slow down, create space, and integrate rest into your daily life, not as a luxury, but as a vital spiritual discipline. We’ll delve into practical ways to unplug, pause, and breathe in the midst of our hectic schedules, and discover how true rest brings us back to the heart of God. Are you ready to break free from the tyranny of hurry and find the peace your soul longs for? Join us as we learn to live in the unhurried way of Jesus.

1 Timothy 4:7 (NASB) – Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness

1 Timothy 4:7-8 (NIV) – Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 

“All big things come from small beginnings. The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow. The task of breaking a bad habit is like uprooting a powerful oak within us. And the task of building a good habit is like cultivating a delicate flower one day at a time.”

--James Clear, Atomic Habits

Consistency

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray continually

Worship

• Ephesians 5:18-20 – Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fasting

• Matthew 4:4 – Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Listening

• John 10:27 – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Daily Reading

• John 10:27 – My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Meditation

• Psalm 1:2 – Whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night
• Joshua 1:8 – Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Study

• 2 Timothy 2:15 – Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Journaling

Memorization

• Colossians 3:16 (NASB) – Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Silence

• James 1:19 – Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak

Solitude

• Luke 5:16 – But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

Simplicity

• 1 Timothy 6:6-8 – But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

Sacrifice

• Luke 9:23 – Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.

Fellowship

• Acts 2:42 – They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Celebration / Worship

• Hebrews 10:25 – not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Service

• Colossians 3:23-24 – Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Generosity

• Acts 20:35 – And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Confession

• Proverbs 28:13 – Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Submission

• Hebrews 13:7 – Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account.
• Ephesians 5:21 – Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Hospitality

• Romans 12:13 – When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Sabbath

• Isaiah 58:13 – Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day.