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Our culture often wears busyness like a badge of honor. We fill our calendars to the brim, rushing from one task to the next, fueled by the belief that our productivity defines our worth. The idea of slowing down, let alone stopping completely, can feel like a luxury we simply cannot afford. We tell ourselves we are too busy to rest. Yet, this mindset goes against the very rhythm God established for creation. From the beginning, He modeled a pattern of work and rest, declaring the Sabbath holy—a day set apart for replenishment and connection with Him.
By Dr Joe PettigrewOur culture often wears busyness like a badge of honor. We fill our calendars to the brim, rushing from one task to the next, fueled by the belief that our productivity defines our worth. The idea of slowing down, let alone stopping completely, can feel like a luxury we simply cannot afford. We tell ourselves we are too busy to rest. Yet, this mindset goes against the very rhythm God established for creation. From the beginning, He modeled a pattern of work and rest, declaring the Sabbath holy—a day set apart for replenishment and connection with Him.