tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600254.post6419204001546420922..comments2023-10-15T07:52:45.949-07:00Comments on Team Morris: SabbathBret Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03985425489141804329noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600254.post-72191908625516728712007-10-15T12:55:00.000-07:002007-10-15T12:55:00.000-07:00Our SS class actually did a study on this at one p...Our SS class actually did a study on this at one point (well, an extended study - we take our time exploring these concepts). Our teacher had made it a point to take a Sabbath day (other than Sunday since he works as our music leader then). It was a good study and really emphasized that the Sabbath was made for man - something we really need to take more advantage of to slow down in our crazy, hectic world.<BR/><BR/>Some good reading might be along the lines of Spiritual Disciplines. I know that both Richard Foster and Donald Whitney have sections in their books touching on rest, though in conjunction with Silence or Solitude.<BR/><BR/>As for the time - it has to be scheduled and honored when you do schedule it, just like any other appointment. If someone wants a meeting on that day - you're busy. Ask for some help from your family, too (harder to do with little ones). Of course, a Sabbath doesn't have to be done alone, but it involves resting in God's presence.<BR/><BR/>For me, it's just as hard as for anyone else. The closest I can come is to a "Sabbath Year" of church service. We switched church bodies somewhat recently and I stopped teaching SS, leading teams and committees, organizing, etc. I still served (mostly singing in the choir), but did not really have all of the pressing responsibilities so typical of my church-body involvement. It really was a restful time to not be the one doing all of the work and such.<BR/><BR/>What did I gain? Well, I got a new perspective on a lot of what I'd been doing and figured out what I should focus on. I observed people who are truly gifted in some areas and learned from them. I wasn't stressed about planning a service, budgets, who is serving, what lesson series to teach next, etc. It was pretty cool.<BR/><BR/>Welcome back to the world of the blogging, Bret!<BR/><BR/>-PetePeter Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234754312915202260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600254.post-62788457698634169742007-10-09T11:00:00.000-07:002007-10-09T11:00:00.000-07:00a day of rest . . . huh? almost seems foreign. t...a day of rest . . . huh? almost seems foreign. there's no time for rest . . . too much work to be done . . . I think that's one we could all work on.<BR/><BR/>was great to see you this weekend! Next time I look forward to seeing the whole Morris clan!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13451243405370725838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600254.post-74591538489230677342007-10-08T10:13:00.000-07:002007-10-08T10:13:00.000-07:00Wow!! You posted! I had almost given up. Glad you ...Wow!! You posted! I had almost given up. Glad you had a good weekend. It is something we are working on, too. Hope you're day is going well. Miss ya!Leslihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694365107991460098noreply@blogger.com