I talk about the sabbath and I think people freak out because its sounds so hard or is somehow not for you, maybe even some sort of “affluence” thing. But I think one thing that holds people back is the idea that making the Sabbath a personal priority is boring.
So here’s a practical look at what Sabbath looked like for me today. (And how I closed out a 68 hour work week.)
5:00 AM – Alarm
5:30 AM – Drive to Bayside Park in Chula Vista
6 – 9 AM – Paddled 2.5 miles and fished, completely alone almost a mile offshore in the bay, glassy water, so crazy peaceful.
10:00 AM – Arrive back home
10:30 AM – Leave for church
11-12:30 PM – Everybody at the church getting church-y
1:00 PM – Lunch
1:45 – 2:15 – Nap!
2:30 – Leave for bay play day with the Reams
3 – 7ish – Splashing, kayaking, picnicing, and otherwise playing with the Reams.
7:30 – Arrive back home, wash down all the fishing & boat gear
I watched sun rise by myself as a paddled in San Diego Bay. I watched the sun set with friends in Mission Bay. A perfect start. A perfect finish.
Remember… the Sabbath isn’t just about not working– Sabbath is practically trusting the Lord to provide 7 days of provisions for you and your family in only 6 days of work. Sabbath is something you do to express your faith in a Provider.
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