Sabbath (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E9
May 31, 2024
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Tyler Staton advocates for Sabbath rest as a means to reform our views on work and rest, emphasizing the biblical foundations and formational purpose of the practice. The podcast explores the cultural impact of overwork, the sacred meaning of Sabbath, and the necessity of integrating God's work with secular work. It includes heartwarming anecdotes of parenting struggles and finding divine fulfillment, highlighting Sabbath as a gift for spiritual growth and rest amidst life's challenges.
Sabbath rest empowers resurrection work, reshaping our relationship with work and rest.
Sabbath serves as a glimpse of the future promise, redefining our hope for ultimate rest.
Deep dives
Reclaiming Sabbath as a Day of Worship
Sabbath is not merely a day off but an act of worship. By resting and delighting in the Sabbath, we align our lives with the eternal and true. Sabbath is about attuning ourselves to God's rhythm of work and rest, not just a lazy day.
Overcoming Overwork and Under Rest
Modern culture is plagued by overwork and under-rest. The traditional Sabbath practice stands in contrast to our current busyness and exhaustion. Rest is essential for mental health and well-being, yet many are sleep-deprived and discontent.
Planning a Concrete Sabbath Practice
Implementing a weekly 24-hour Sabbath requires planning and intention. Stop, rest, delight, and contemplate are key components of a meaningful Sabbath day. By focusing on worship and receiving from the Lord rather than on indulgence, Sabbath becomes a transformative practice.
Sabbath as a Rehearsal for Eternity
Sabbath serves as a glimpse of the future promise where God will put everything right. Each Sabbath is like a proposal from God, inviting us to anticipate the ultimate rest and fulfillment he offers. Embracing Sabbath redefines our relationship to work, rest, and our hope for the future.
In a world filled with burnout, exhaustion, and shallow indulgence, Tyler Staton argues that Sabbath is a practice to reform our relationship with work and rest - helping us work with God and receive rest as a gift from him. Highlighting the scriptural foundations and formational purpose of this practice, he highlights the future hope that we live into as we stop and rest.
This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jon from Odessa, Texas; Nickie from Kansas City, Missouri; Katie from Portland, Oregon; Catherine from Medford, Massachusetts; and Amy from Arlington, Virginia. Thank you all so much!
If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
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