Exodus 31:13a …‘You must observe My Sabbaths’….
The week of Christmas I did absolutely nothing related to my job. Instead, I spent time with my family, I read books, and I did things that renewed my spirit. It was glorious. This past week, however, was the last week before exams. It feels like I spent the entire week grading (and grading and grading some more). It was exhausting—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, even physically.
Exodus 31:13b …’This will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come’….
God understands the need for a good work-life balance. He also understands that for us to be spiritually healthy, we must renew and recharge in Him. I feel like that’s one of the chief reasons for the Sabbath, to refocus on Him, to renew in Him, to reconnect with Him at the end (or the beginning) of our week. And that time with Him is vital for our wellbeing.
Exodus 31:13c …’so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy’…
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder that I need to renew myself in You—hourly, daily, weekly. This world is too much for me. It overwhelms me and makes me doubt and fear. But You are my center, my peace. Your grace and Your strength are sufficient for anything this world can throw at me. Draw me closer, LORD. Amen.
Exodus 31:17 …’for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.