WHAT IS THE WAY OF THE BRIGHT?
A sacred commitment we make together, to order our lives in a way that allows us to encounter God and shine in our culture.
“REST” MANIFESTO
“I BELIEVE IN THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD, THEREFORE I WILL PRACTICE BEING RECREATED IN MY BODY, MIND, + SOUL.”
ENEMIES OF REST - STRIVING
“I CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN, NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES.”
1 CHRONICLES 29:12 [NIV]
“Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In YOUR hands are strength and power to exact and give strength to all.”
ENEMIES OF REST - ANXIETY
HOW I FEEL WHEN IT DOESN’T HAPPEN.
EXODUS 14:14 [NIV]
“The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
PHILIPPIANS 4:6 [NIV]
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
ENEMIES OF REST - PRIDE
“LOOK AT WHAT I MADE HAPPEN!”
JAMES 4:6
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
REVIEW - THE 3 ENEMIES OF REST
STRIVING: I can make it happen no matter what it takes.
ANXIETY: What I feel when it doesn’t happen.
PRIDE: Look at what I made happen.
STEP OF OBEDIENCE
1 - Take 24 hours off and rest in His power
2 - Determine how you’ll enjoy God and feast - feast on the Creator and created things.
3 - Capture thoughts of striving and worry - to speak truth to them.
IDEAS FOR ABUNDANCE
1 - Consider ways you can take your sabbath rest to a new level.
2 - Sleep like a child of God at rest.
3 - Consider the pendulum of work and rest.
“REST” MANIFESTO
“I BELIEVE IN THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD, THEREFORE I WILL PRACTICE BEING RECREATED IN MY BODY, MIND, + SOUL.”