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The Revolution
of Rest
Refresh, Recharge, and Care for Your Soul
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The Revolution of Rest
It's time to trade the frantic "AHHHH!" of hurry for the soothing "Ahhhh" of rest.
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Rest is Holy
Women have been sold a lie that our worth is tied to being busy. With many faith communities also overlooking the significance of Sabbath in their ministries and teaching, how can we learn and trust that rest is not only essential, but also holy?
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Rest as Resistance
How do we distance ourselves from 'hustle culture' and defiantly step away in intentional moments of rest without the fear of missing out? The grounded truth is that we can rest and still receive every, single thing that God has set aside for us.
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Rest as Healing
When we live with depleted energy for a long time, we often don’t realize that we need healing—especially the healing that God's holy rest can give us. But rest is recovery. Jesus healed on the Sabbath because that is what the Sabbath is for.
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Rest as Freedom
There is a common misconception that freedom can only be found when our calendar clears up and our task list is complete. But this type of thinking has kept us from prioritizing rest in the way we should?
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Rest as Strength
Many of us find ourselves relentlessly working to showcase our ‘strength’, but so often end up drained and depleted. How can we shift our perspective to truly value and prioritize sustainable strength and well-being?
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Rest as Purpose
In a world driven by constant progress and productivity, it's easy to resist slowing down, fearing it is a sign of failure or inadequacy. But what if we were to embrace rest as both purposeful and transformative?
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Rest as a Spiritual Rhythm
When life gets hectic, rest is often the first thing we are tempted to remove from our calendars when in reality, it s the very thing that can sustain us through it all. Rest as a spiritual rhythm requires that God comes first no matter the season.
Sabbath Practices
Discover rejuvenating Sabbath practices for daily use, fostering rest, replenishment, and renewal.
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Light a candle at the beginning of your day of rest, or the night before, to mark its Holy significance.
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Choose a day this week to intentionally disconnect from social media and work-related platforms, focusing on your own self-care and rest instead.
Add regular breaks from screens and digital devices into the rest of your week as an act of resistance against the cultural narrative that glorifies constant busyness and encourages overworking. -
Make a list of all the ways you believe rest would help make you whole. Use this list as encouragement the next time you know you need to take time to rest.
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Set aside a few minutes today to schedule various forms of rest—such as family activities, exercise, social hangouts, quiet time, and sleep—into your calendar as non-negotiable appointments for the upcoming week.
Avoid adding new tasks that encroach on your rest time, and if you must reschedule, treat it like any other important appointment by adjusting lower-priority tasks. Prioritizing rest in this way grants you the freedom to be present, flexible, and focused in all areas of life. -
Set aside some time this week to read and meditate on the gentle invitation extended to you in Matthew 11:28-30. Sit with Jesus’ words and invite him to reframe your thinking around rest, shifting your perspective to see rest as strength.
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Explore a Visio Divina practice with Bette Dickinson using her guided video, “Sabbath”, to lead you through a sacred time of solitude and reflection. Allow yourself to descend into the depths of stillness and embrace the transformative power of rest.
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Spend a few moments today designing your own Sabbath, much like planning a cherished vacation.
Reflect on what brings you rest and connection with God. Create a loose plan, noting priorities and what to set aside. Whether quiet contemplation, a prayer walk, time in nature, scripture immersion, or anything else, let your Sabbath be a purposeful oasis in your natural rhythm.
Spiritual Formation Resources
From the Authors & Friends of “The Revolution of Rest”
Visio Divina
"Sabbath"
Allow your soul to awaken through a 10-minute audio-guided meditation on this painting, "Sabbath" by Bette Dickinson, delivered right to your inbox!
Holistic Self-Care
with Danielle Strickland
This course integrates mind, body, and spirit for a comprehensive self-care routine, focusing on five key areas for intentional personal and communal development.
The Way of
Gratitude
Experience greater joy in the present moment as you learn about gratitude as a lifestyle.