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Hearing God's Voice Through Sabbath

Is your marriage running on empty? Feeling disconnected from God and each other? In this episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage podcast, we’re talking about the power of Sabbath—not just as a day of rest, but as a way to realign our hearts, hear God’s voice, and strengthen our marriage.

Join us as we explore how Sabbath can transform your relationship, help you slow down in a fast-paced world, and create space for God to lead your marriage. Plus, we share practical ways to start a Sabbath rhythm together—even in the busiest seasons of life!

“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10

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Scripture References:

• Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ - “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”
• 1 Kings 19
• Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭- “On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation.”
• Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭- “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you.”
• Mark‬ ‭2‬:‭27‬ ‭- “Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath.”

Book Link from this Epsiode:

• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey with the Daily Office

Remember: Marriage takes intentionality, and small actions lead to big changes! Keep God at the center, and watch your love grow deeper than ever before.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
  • This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

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Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)