Giving Up – Marva J Dawn

A great benefit of Sabbath keeping is that we learn to let God take care of us—not by becoming passive and lazy, but in the freedom of giving up our feeble attempts to be God in our own lives.

From: Marva J. Dawn, Keeping the Sabbath Wholly (see – http://www.sojo.net/blogs/2008/03/17/voice-day-sabbath )

 

Nourished and Refreshed – Wayne Muller

Once people feel nourished and refreshed, they cannot help but be kind; just so, the world aches for the generosity of a well-rested people.

From: Wayne Muller, Sabbath: Restoring the Sacred Rhythm of Rest

See also – http://inwardoutward.org/2014/09/01/seeking-approval-2/