A Sabbath Day Prayer for the Weary – Your Day by day Prayer – July 16

A Sabbath Day Prayer for the Weary
By Kristine Brown

“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his title’s sake.” –Psalm 23:3 ESV

I stay up for Sundays. Singing alongside to reward and worship music from my favourite playlist, having fun with an additional cup of espresso. Catching an early morning sermon on-line or planning with household to fulfill for lunch after church. However this previous Sunday, issues didn’t begin as traditional. Sudden circumstances bought in the way in which of the respite I’d grown accustomed to.

Stress took over very first thing within the morning as I labored by a tough state of affairs. I attempted to squeeze in some afternoon relaxation however couldn’t. My thoughts wouldn’t wind down. I ended the day exhausted, with a headache for an added bonus. I missed my Sabbath, which I feared would have an effect on my complete week.

We are able to do our greatest to honor what God modeled for us when he rested on the seventh day, after bringing all of creation to being in six days. “So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, as a result of on it God rested from all his work that he had achieved in creation.” (Genesis 2:3) However generally issues occur we will’t management, and our want for relaxation might get pushed again. 

Possibly our individuals want us or one thing pressing requires our consideration. There are 100 causes or extra why our traditional Sabbath Day might not look the way in which we deliberate. And lacking a time of relaxation within the Lord can depart us weary and struggling to face the week forward. So what can we do when life occurs, and we unintentionally skip the Sabbath?

The psalmist David spoke to our want for replenishment in Psalm 23:3 the place he wrote these stunning phrases, “He restores my soul.” David’s reward might be our coronary heart’s cry at the moment, or any day we really feel weary. The God of creation will restore us with energy, pleasure, and peace. All we have to do is sit with him and permit these phrases to guide us in a time of prayer and worship. No matter day of the week and no matter time of day, God is able to meet us there and start his restorative work in our hearts.

Typically I neglect that Sabbath relaxation might be loved anytime. I get used to my routine. A few of us observe the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday, however in Mark chapter 2, Jesus revealed a mindset shift concerning the Sabbath when he stated, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27) Simply because the Israelites practiced retaining the Sabbath Day holy, we will observe holy relaxation by Jesus. So, after the tough day I had on Sunday, I made time on a Tuesday to hope, learn my Bible, and sit in God’s presence. I might sense God restoring my soul and knew I used to be experiencing Sabbath relaxation. He comforted me in my weariness and gave me energy. What a treasured time it was. 

If you happen to’ve began the day exhausted or worn out at the moment, let God meet you for a time of Sabbath relaxation. Let’s start with this Sabbath Day prayer for the weary and spend a number of moments with him. He’s our Grasp Restorer.

Let’s pray:

Pricey God,
I’m weary. I’ve tried to make time to relaxation in your presence, however life appears to get in the way in which. Forgive me for not observing the Sabbath in a manner that pleases you. You’re the just one who can restore my soul.

I want you, Lord, however I do know restoration won’t occur if I don’t find time for Sabbath relaxation. Once I spend time with you, I simply really feel higher. It’s laborious to seek out even an hour of quiet time, however I do know you’ll assist me as I search to place you first in my life. Open my eyes to pockets of time the place I can enter into Sabbath relaxation and will let you refresh my spirit. I would like extra of your restoring presence, God. You might be my Healer, my Consolation, and my Energy.

Thanks in your promise to present me relaxation after I come to you. (Matthew 11:28) That may be a treasured present, and I’m so grateful for it. And thanks for the present of a Sabbath Day. Might it at all times remind me to honor you. In Jesus’ holy title, I pray, Amen.

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