Jesus Is Our Sabbath: Finding True Rest in a Burnout Society
At a recent Christian vendor meetup, we were having an honest conversation about faith, business, burnout, obedience, and what it means to follow Jesus in real life. One of the things that came up was Sabbath. Someone shared how they had been learning to live more intentionally, eating differently, slowing down, and even choosing not to take Saturday weddings anymore so they could truly rest. As wedding vendors, that is not a small decision. Saturdays are often the busiest and most profitable days in our industry. And honestly, I admired the desire behind it. There is something beautiful about a believer wanting their life to look more like Jesus. There is something powerful about saying, “I do not want to live like the world lives. I want to be intentional. I want to slow down. I want to honor God with my time, my body, my work, and my rhythms.” That is beautiful. But as I listened, I also felt a loving caution rise in my heart. Because there is a difference be...
