Sabbath: Learning the Rhythms of Grace

“Meh.” While navigating the realities of life, this exasperated sigh captures the all too common state of not necessarily being depressed but not feeling a sense of thriving either. Do you ever find yourself grieving a loss of a future you envisioned? There is a universal longing for wholeness, a rest for our soul. Jesus invites us, not to another appointment, task or errand we don’t want to do; but to the true “unforced rhythms of grace.”

Scripture reading: Matthew 11:28-30

This is Week 6 of our series on Sabbath

Reflect Together:

• The yoke is a symbol of submission and shared work. What does it mean for me, in my current season of life, to take on Jesus' yoke? How is His yoke ‘kind’ and His burden 'light' when compared to the yoke of the world?

• The Greek word for ‘gentle’ communicates a ‘strength under control.’ How can I model the gentle and humble heart of Jesus in our relationships and daily actions?

• In what ways might my understanding of 'rest' differ from the ‘rest for your soul’ that Jesus offers? How does my inner being respond to Jesus’ invitation to find rest in him? Do I feel hard-hearted, resistance, relief, yearning or something else entirely? What might these feelings reveal?

Our songs together:

• O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship

• Whole Heart - Hillsong

• Goodness of Jesus - CityAlight

• Gratitude - Brandon Lake