Taking the Sabbath

August 10th, 2008

Have you thought about the command to take a Sabbath recently? How many of you homeschooling moms really take the Sabbath? I know that our schedules are so busy that it seems impossible to do that. I know that I don’t take a rest often, and when I don’t, I get very run-down. Exodus 20:10Exodus 20:10
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10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God. You shall not do any work in it, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, your man-servant, nor your maid-servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates;

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tells us that we should keep the seventh day holy and rest. Even the Hebrews did not work on the Sabbath when they were in the desert because God provided enough manna for two days on the sixth day. (Exodus 16:26Exodus 16:26
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26 Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day is the Sabbath. In it there shall be none.”) I have tried to take this command to heart before and found that taking a rest – not always on the seventh day mind you – has really helped me to slow down and enjoy life. I feel refreshed the following day, and the kids do, too.

I have been thinking about this for a while now, so now it is time to do something about it. Taking the Sabbath is something that I will strive to do from now on. One step forward includes not posting on my blog on Sundays. I challenge you to also look at your schedules to see if you are taking a Sabbath. If not, try to for a month and see what the results are. You may find that you are more productive and much happier as a result. Plus you will have more time available to make memories with your family – your precious gift from God.

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2 Responses to “Taking the Sabbath”

  1. Country Gal (3 comments.) on August 10, 2008 11:45 pm

    So true! I have reserved a spot on the couch for Sunday afternoons. I can tell the weeks that I don’t take the time to rest, I’m just not prepared for the week.

  2. Johanna (1 comments.) on August 12, 2008 1:11 am

    Yes – if God can create the universe in 6 days then take a rest, we lesser mortals can make the effort.

    How about this? Start the Sabbath at sundown meal on Saturday. A great way to start the day! have a meal then sleep.

    My kind of priorities.
    Shalom,

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