In this four-week series, we delve into the significant role of rest in our lives. We begin with Elijah's encounter with divine rest, explore how to achieve a healthy balance of rest, work, and play, understand the rhythm of rest exemplified by God, and recognize that God has bestowed the gift of rest upon everyone, inviting us to embrace it.
Week 1: Release into Rest | 1 Kings 19:1-9
How might God assist us in surrendering to rest instead of pushing us to accomplish more?
Week 2: A Rhythm of Rest | Ecclesiastes 3:1-13
How can we foster a healthy rhythm of rest, work, and play, acknowledging that balance is crucial for our well-being and spiritual development?
Week 3: What Kind of Rest: The Science Behind Rest | Genesis 2:1-3
God has provided us with a natural ebb and flow for our minds, bodies, and spirits.
Week 4: The Gift of Rest | Leviticus 25:1-19
Embracing the gift of rest enables us to become individuals of restoration, renewal, and wholeness. The Year of Jubilee teaches us about balance, equity, and kinship, celebrating that rest is a blessing for all of God's creation.
