1 One day a week I seek to rest from earthly toil and sorrow, revitalized, I find the strength to battle new tomorrows. -Richelle E. Goodrich
It is necessary to take a break from work every once a week in order to regain the strength to deal with future stressors. Being able to do that can help us become more productive.
2 The Sabbath provides a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family ties. -Russell M. Nelson
Being free from work allows us to spend quality time with our friends and family members. We are able to connect and be grateful to each other.
3 Extravagant wastefulness in time might prove the most productive thing you choose for yourself. -Shelly Miller
Sometimes doing nothing can turn our to be really good for our well-being. Being able to relax in times of stressful situations can help boost productivity.
4 Rest provides fine-tuning for hearing God’s messages amidst the static of life. -Shelly Miller
Working all the time can put us at risk of burnout. To avoid feeling mentally as well as physically exhausted, we should spend one entire day not worrying about work. Taking breaks will help us find strength in difficult times.
5 Pausing for prayerful listening, even for a few minutes, brings everything that is important back into focus. -Shelly Miller
When we feel helpless, we turn to things that give us hope to face the challenges of life. Keeping quiet for sometime can help us focus on what’s important and give us the strength to achieve our goals.
6 If you wish to advance in any sphere, the best way is to take a retreat. -Pico Iyer
In order to move forward, it is also good to rest for a bit. When we don’t do anything, we are able to evaluate our goals and make sure that we’re on the right track.
7 If you keep the Sabbath, you start to see creation not as somewhere to get away from your ordinary life, but a place to frame an attentiveness to your life. -Eugene H. Peterson
Taking a moment to pause does not mean that you’re running away from your responsibilities, rather, it gives you the opportunity to pay closer attention to your way of life.
8 If you don’t take a Sabbath, something is wrong, you’re doing too much, you’re being too much in charge. -Eugene H. Peterson
If you’re unable to spend time not doing anything, then you must change something in your life. Worrying about work all the time will make you less productive because you won’t be able to energise yourself.
9 You’ve got to quit, one day a week, and just watch what God is doing when you’re not doing anything. -Eugene H. Peterson
Quit doing everything for one day and you’ll realise so much about life. For once, allow your mind and body to relax completely. When you do that, you understand things you never understood before.
10 I don’t work on my Sabbath, I write five-and-a-half or six days a week. -Chaim Potok
If you spend the entire week working hard at something, then there’s nothing wrong in taking a day off. In fact, you deserve to be away from work and enjoy other things in life.
11 I don’t work Sunday any more… The Sabbath is a very reasonable idea, otherwise, you work yourself to death. -Alan Furst
Nobody should experience stress. If you do, then give yourself a break. It is very important to forget about everything that gives you stress. Rejuvenate yourself by doing things that make you happy.
12 I’m not telling you what to do on the Sabbath, and you won’t tell me. -Yair Lapid
You should be able to fully recharge yourself on your day off. Don’t give work to others and don’t do it yourself either. Let everyone spend their time relaxing their mind and body.
12 Sabbath Quotes to Enlighten Your Spirit
1. One day a week I seek to rest from earthly toil and sorrow, revitalized, I find the strength to battle new tomorrows. -Richelle E. Goodrich
2. The Sabbath provides a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family ties. -Russell M. Nelson
3. Extravagant wastefulness in time might prove the most productive thing you choose for yourself. -Shelly Miller
4. Rest provides fine-tuning for hearing God’s messages amidst the static of life. -Shelly Miller
5. Pausing for prayerful listening, even for a few minutes, brings everything that is important back into focus. -Shelly Miller
6. If you wish to advance in any sphere, the best way is to take a retreat. -Pico Iyer
7. If you keep the Sabbath, you start to see creation not as somewhere to get away from your ordinary life, but a place to frame an attentiveness to your life. -Eugene H. Peterson
8. If you don’t take a Sabbath, something is wrong, you’re doing too much, you’re being too much in charge. -Eugene H. Peterson
9. You’ve got to quit, one day a week, and just watch what God is doing when you’re not doing anything. -Eugene H. Peterson
10. I don’t work on my Sabbath, I write five-and-a-half or six days a week. -Chaim Potok
11. I don’t work Sunday any more… The Sabbath is a very reasonable idea, otherwise, you work yourself to death. -Alan Furst
12. I’m not telling you what to do on the Sabbath, and you won’t tell me. -Yair Lapid
