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The Way of Love - Rest

4/1/2019

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​Our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry (the royal wedding preacher) invites everyone to come to know the love of God better by reflecting on seven main areas of our Christian lives. Here at Saint David’s, we will focus on one each week. Our focus for this week is on REST.
 
Background: From the beginning of creation, God has established the sacred pattern of going and returning, labor and rest. Especially today, God invites us to dedicate time for restoration and wholeness – within our bodies, minds, and souls, and within our communities and institutions. By resting we place our trust in God, the primary actor who brings all things to their fullness.
 
Reflection Questions:  As a child, what was your favorite way to play? When was the last time you paused to play or to rest? When was the last time you felt truly refreshed and rested? How did it change your perspective? Describe your ideal day of rest and refreshment. What practices restore your body, mind, and soul?
 
How is your productivity linked to your self-worth? Has there been a time in your life when your productivity was not linked to your self-worth? What was this like?
 
What would the peace of Jesus look like in your life? (John 14:27 or 20:19)  
 
What do you think it means to keep the Sabbath holy? (Exodus 20:8)
 
What keeps you from pursuing time for peace and restoration? What is one thing you could change in your life to allow yourself more time for rest?
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