In our fast-paced world dominated by culture, competition, and comparison, many Christians struggle with chronic busyness and burnout. In this powerful message from our "You Asked For It" summer series, Pastor Mike Carey explores what Scripture truly teaches about the Sabbath and how it points us to ultimate rest in Jesus Christ.

Show Notes:

🎧 In This Episode:

• The three destructive forces driving our busyness culture
• How the Sabbath reveals God's heart for creation and redemption
• Why Christians aren't bound by Old Testament Sabbath laws
• Jesus as the true "Lord of the Sabbath"
• Practical steps to incorporate biblical rest into daily life

📚 Scripture References:

• Genesis 2:2-3 | God rested and blessed the seventh day
• Exodus 20:8-11 | The fourth commandment to remember
• Deuteronomy 5:15 | Sabbath as reminder of redemption
• Mark 2:27-28 | Jesus declares lordship over Sabbath
• Matthew 11:28-30 | Jesus' invitation to rest

💡 Key Takeaways:

1. Sabbath reminds us of God's CREATION - We're designed for rhythm, not chaos
2. Sabbath reminds us of God's REDEMPTION - We're no longer slaves to the system
3. Sabbath points us to CHRIST - Our ultimate rest is found in Jesus

🚀 Next Steps:

• PAUSE - Create space in your schedule for intentional rest
• REST - Spend time in God's presence without agenda
• DELIGHT - Find joy in relationship with your Creator
• CONNECT - Visit grandpointchurch.com/connect to join a community focused on spiritual growth

🙏 Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom to prioritize rest over busyness and for grace to find your identity in Christ rather than productivity.

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