Whenever well-laid plans are interrupted by disappointment, peace abruptly halts. I confess the practical steps we make in preparation for making Sabbath a rich experience may actually be the easiest part. We can have all the components in place—clean house, errand list checked, stocked refrigerator, food simmering for the weekend—all while the mind is in a constant state of restlessness, working tirelessly and unfocused. Ironically, I give them a list of things to do to achieve a mind at rest. And if Jesus is Sabbath, then the way to achieve peace isn’t about doing more but resting in him. If
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