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REFORM OUR REST, LORD!

Today, most people don’t know how to rest. You are consumed with work, phones, social media, and more. You keep yourselves entertained non-stop. The beautiful thing is that God has given you a command and an opportunity to rest! This day of rest is called the Sabbath, which was made for you to rest, heal, and hear God. God modeled rest at creation in the book of Genesis when he rested on the 7th day. Rest is a gift from God to you and a command!

Resting may seem foreign and almost impossible in today’s world. Lack of rest is a badge of honor in some spheres, but this area needs reformation in your lives! A tactic of the enemy to keep you from rest is to flood your minds with fear based thoughts like, “I can’t afford to not work. My boss won’t understand. I will be judged by co-workers. I’ll be passed up for a promotion,” and other statements void of trust in God. Will you choose to trust Him to provide, as you choose to rest one day a week? Provision comes from the Lord. “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

Set apart one day a week and keep it holy unto the Lord. Your obedience to Sabbath rest will bring blessings of peace, rejuvenation, connection to the Lord, freedom from bowing to the fear of man, and God’s hand of provision. Reformation will bring the fruit of Sabbath rest in your life.

PRAYER

Lord, I ask for you to reform any crooked ways within me. I seek your heart and mind in all things. I pray less of me, more of you. Show me what pleases you. Give me a teachable heart of repentance. I want to be set apart for You, for Your glory. Lord, I repent for not keeping the Sabbath holy. I am sorry for not making your commands a priority. I commit to honor the Sabbath. Thank you for a day of rest. I trust in You as my provider. I love you. Amen.

APPLICATION

• Pick one day a week to Sabbath.
• Prepare for that day but getting all work and household tasks taken care of before the day starts.
• Cease work that day and REST!
• Honor it every week and see the fruit of the reformation of rest in your life.