Ep. 153 || Can A Mom Actually Practice Sabbath?

Busy. Distracted. Overwhelmed. Worn out. Are these the inevitable characteristics of motherhood? Or is there another way? In this episode, Laura shares her journey from “hurry sickness” to rest. She helps clarify the biblical practice of Sabbath and explains how orienting one day of the week toward rest and worship can change all the other days. Even moms can find Sabbath rest as our hands do good while our hearts rest in the gospel!

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Mentioned on the Show:

• Read Risen Motherhood Articles

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• “Hurry Sickness” Psychology Today

• “Have You Got Hurry Sickness?”

• Matthew 11:28

• Exodus 20:8–11

• Matthew 12:7;12

• “Here’s How Many Times We Touch Our Phones Every Day” Business Insider

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RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT

Related R|M Resources:

• The Risen Motherhood Book (see Ch. 15 The Gospel and Our Self-Care), Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler

• Ep. 138, Mothering Through Burnout: Stewardship and Sacrifice

• Ep. 02, Motherhood & Self-Care

• Ep. 88, Momma Needs Her Sleep: Gospel Hope for the Tired Mom

• “Momma, Jesus Invites You to Come and Rest” Liz Wann

• “Self-Care that Revives the Soul” Carissa Holzer

• “Sabbath Rest is for Busy Moms, Too” Laura Wifler

Around the web:

• Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands, Shona & David Murray

• “7 Ways to Work Hard at Rest” Gavin Ortlund

• Remember The Sabbath And Keep It Holy, John Piper

• “Remember the Sabbath” Trevin Wax

• “Guarding Sabbath for Our Children” Jen Wilkin

• “Do You Fear a Day of Rest?” Adam Mabry

• Podcasts on Sabbath, John Mark Comer

• “What Does It Really Mean To Be #Blessed?” Vaneetha Rendall Risner

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We’re grateful to Bethany House Publishers and Kristen Whetherell’s new book, Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid, for making this week’s show possible. Find out more at kristenwetherell.com/books.

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R|M Apply Questions:

1. Where do you see evidence of “hurry sickness” in your life? What keeps you busy and how might those things be taking your eyes away from Christ?

2. What things do you do to “rest”? How might Sabbath rest look different than your usual rest activities?

3. The Sabbath is a physical practice that exhibits the spiritual trust we have in the Lord. How might your lack of rest reveal a lack of trust in the Lord?

4. Laura outlined four steps to help us practice the Sabbath: stop, rest, delight, and worship. What are some practical changes you could make to implement these steps?

5. How might the truth that we are created to rest by a God who chose to rest encourage you to practice the Sabbath?

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