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what might a sabbath practice look like for those whose work is never 'done,' like caregivers or creatives?

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Mark 2:27-28

“He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.””

Jesus is speaking to Pharisees who have criticized his disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath, an act they considered unlawful work. This exchange highlights a difference in understanding the purpose of the Sabbath.

how can you adapt a rhythm of rest and renewal to honor your own humanity and care for others, even when your work feels endless?

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Read alongside it

Exodus 20:8-11
This is the foundational commandment for Sabbath, linking it to creation and rest.
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
This reiteration of the Sabbath commandment adds a reason of liberation from slavery, emphasizing rest for all.
Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus invites those who are weary to find rest in him, speaking to the burden of constant work or obligation.

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