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Welcome to Episode 20 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I’m talking all about rest for the weary mom.

Do you wish you could stop your hectic schedule? Do you need time to refresh but can’t figure out how to make it possible? I’d love to share with you how to experience rest and peace during your busy week through practicing Sabbath rest.

I talk about five reasons we should observe Sabbath rest:

1. To Replicate: Genesis 2:2-3
2. To Remember God and His Commandments: Exodus 20:8
3. To Revere God: 1 Chronicles 16:29
4. To Rest in His Presence, Physically and Mentally: Psalm 46:10
5. To Renew Our Minds: Romans 12:2

I also give seven practical tips on how to incorporate Sabbath rest into our lives:

1. Don't Be Legalistic
2. Mom Guilt Not Allowed!
3. Pick a Day/Time of the Week That Works for You
4. Use a Sundown to Sundown Practice
5. Everybody Rests on Sunday
6. Keep Things Simple
7. Do What Refreshes You

Matthew 11:28-30: The Message

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Recommendations:

• Episode 7: Remembering God's Faithfulness with Ginger Ciminello
• Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton*
• The Mandalorian
• Last Man Standing
• I Dream of You - Volume 3 by JJ Heller

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