175: My Sabbatical Rest Experiment: What I Learned from Pressing Pause This Summer

Are you in need of a sabbatical rest from the busyness of life? We think, “It must be nice to take a break from everything going on in life,” right? If you struggle with overachieving and the need for accomplishment like I used to, then it can be so hard to choose rest and take a break, even though we know God tells us we need rest. What can finding rest look like when trying to live a life that honors God? In today’s episode, I share ten truths I discovered while taking a sabbatical rest over summer break to give you some ideas of how finding rest can be a realistic part of your life too. Let’s explore some of the ways I found rest this summer and how I was able to step into this moment-by-moment kind of trust with God to restore my soul.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[4:16] Truth: Life doesn’t stop even in the midst of a sabbatical rest[8:14] Truth: I need to stop filling my schedule, especially during a sabbatical[9:23] Truth: Taking time to rest and replenish always brings the fruit of the Lord[10:17] Truth: Rest allows me to process important issues of life change [12:40] Truth: It’s restful and fulfilling to complete important projects[14:18] Truth: Creativity is restored through seasons of rest [21:30] Truth: Spontaneity breathes rest and replenishment to my soul[24:01] Truth: Habit and routines bring my soul ongoing rest and comfort [29:20] Truth: Even during a sabbatical rest, life will never be perfect [30:26] Resources to help you discover sabbatical rest FREE WORKSHOP: How to Break Free from Feeling “Never Enough”You don’t have to stay stuck in the overwhelm and exhaustion of perfectionism, people pleasing or trying to prove yourself worthy.What if I told you that there was a SECRET WEAPON for rewiring your mind to align with God’s truth: the proven BRAIN SCIENCE TOOL that pro athletes and high achievers have used for decades?!Join the hundreds of Christian women who are using this highly effective brain science tool to find healing from a lifetime of worry, shame and striving for acceptance.Go to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind to sign up for this powerful free training!Send us Fan Mail