Even Jesus Took a Day Off

"You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God." Exodus 20:9-10 Pause. Did you notice something? God fully expects you to work. Life is not about quitting your job and living on good vibes. It says six days of labor. You're allowed to build, to grind, and to create. To send the emails, to chase the dream, to color-code the planner. Work is not the enemy, but neither is rest. Here's the spicy part... God didn't suggest Sabbath, He commanded it. Not because He's strict, but because He's protective.

A few Sundays ago, I told myself I was “just going to catch up on one thing.” Just one. One email. One project. One tiny adjustment that would “make Monday easier." I am laughing writing this, because you already know where this is going. One thing turned into me reorganizing my week. Which turned into answering messages. Which turned into me sitting at my kitchen table at 4:00 PM wondering why I felt irritated… on a Sunday. Nothing dramatic had happened. But my soul felt noisy. And it hit me, I had worked all seven days. I didn’t trust that six were enough.

Exodus says, you work six days, and on the seventh day rest. It isn’t just about taking a nap. It’s about trust. Six days you hustle. One day you hand it back. And that Sunday? I didn’t hand it back. I held onto it.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve told ourselves that if we stop, everything will fall apart. Spoiler alert... it doesn’t. God does not need you to keep the universe spinning on Sunday. Let’s be honest… some of us love control. Love productivity. Love checking things off. But Sabbath says, step aside. God's got it.

It’s crazy when you think about it. God could have said, work seven days and squeeze me in when you can. But He didn’t. He said, six days you work, and the seventh belongs to Me. Not your errands. Not your side hustle. Not your catch-up list. And here’s what I learned from that Sunday at my kitchen table... when I ignore Sabbath, I don’t become more productive, I become more anxious. God built a rhythm where everyone breathes. So if you’re feeling guilty for resting today… if your brain keeps whispering, you should be doing something… let me lovingly remind you, obedience sometimes looks like stillness. Hear me clearly, Sabbath is not laziness. It’s loyalty. You’re clocked out of performance and called into presence.

And maybe today, the most spiritual thing you do…is close the laptop or set your phone aside.

SHE Walks in Faith

Let me ask you something, what does your Sabbath actually look like? Not the Pinterest version. Not the perfectly aesthetic version. Your real one.

I’ll share mine.

Usually on Sundays, we either grab Starbucks on the way to church. or my husband makes waffles at home (don't ask, but we only eat waffles on Sunday mornings. And let me tell you, waffle Sundays feel extra blessed. We go to church, come home. And let’s be honest—we’re only human, so I do prepare a little for the week ahead. But I disconnect from my computer. I silence the noise on my phone. I step away from the “always on” mindset. Laundry going. House reset. Music playing in the background. Walking the dogs. Getting movement in for myself. Read on my Kindle on the back patio, under a blanket. Nothing glamorous. Nothing dramatic. Just rhythm. And my favorite part about Sunday? An everything shower in the evening. Fresh pajamas, and bra-off on the couch (IYKYK). It’s simple. It’s ordinary. But it’s intentional. That’s the beauty of Sabbath.

So what does your Sabbath look like? And maybe your Sabbath isn't on Sunday. I’ve been there too. I worked retail for years, where weekends off were like finding a needle in a haystack. They didn’t exist. Sunday wasn’t sacred — it was scheduled. If that’s you, that's okay. Sabbath is about rhythm, not a calendar square. Are you off on a random Thursday? That’s your Sabbath. Is your quiet day Tuesday afternoon? That counts. The point isn’t the day of the week. The point is stopping long enough to remember who sustains you. Six days you labor. One day you release. And whether that’s Sunday, Thursday, or some random in-between day... the invitation is the same, clock out of performance. Call into presence. And rest.

🩷 Prayer

Lord, thank you for building rest into my life. Forgive me for the times I’ve trusted my hustle more than Your provision. Teach me to work faithfully and rest confidently. Help me release control today. This Sabbath belongs to You. Amen.