Feeling guilty when you slow down, like the world might fall apart if you rest? In this episode, discover how Sabbath is God’s gift to help you breathe, trust Him, and remember you’re loved for who you are, not just what you do.

Have you ever felt like if you took a real day off, everything would fall apart, your work, your home, even your ministry?

Our culture glorifies nonstop hustle, and most of us live like everything depends on us. The calendar stays full, the phone is never really off, and even “good” things done for God can leave us exhausted and empty at home. You may love Jesus and still feel like your family only gets what’s left of you.

In this episode, we look at the story of pastor Peter Scazzero, whose wife told him she wasn’t leaving the marriage, but she was “quitting the church” because the pace was unsustainable. Out of that crisis, they began to practice a true weekly Sabbath, a 24‑hour period with no work, no ministry tasks, and no email, just worship, walks, unhurried meals, and room to breathe. Their journey helps us see Exodus 20 not as busywork, but as a gift: a weekly reminder that God is God and we are not, and that we are loved as sons and daughters, not just as producers.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why constant hustle slowly convinces you that everything depends on you
• How Sabbath functions as a weekly declaration of trust in God’s provision and care
• Practical ways to choose a “day to breathe” in the New Testament era, focusing on the principle of rest more than the exact day of the week
• Sabbath isn’t about doing nothing for God; it’s about making space to remember that He is the One holding your life together, even while you rest.

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