Growing up, my grandmother always had a firm rule: “No housework on Sundays.” She would prepare meals on Saturday, clean the house, and lay out our church clothes ahead of time. Sunday was sacred—not just for church, but for rest, reflection, and family. As a child, I didn’t quite understand it. But now, I realise she was obeying a deeper truth: Rest is worship.

In Exodus 20:8, God gives a command, not a suggestion: Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy. The Sabbath is not merely about taking a day off. It’s about setting time aside for renewal, worship, and deeper connection with God. It is a countercultural act in a world that glorifies busyness. God doesn’t need our productivity; He desires our presence.