Practicing the Sabbath, as with all the other spiritual disciplines we call the Practices of Jesus, a.k.a. “Practicing the Way,” is part of a continuous journey of spiritual formation. It’s nearly impossible to go from your current state living in a frenetic world with too many things to do in not enough time in the day to spending a full day to worship God.

The Final Movement: Sabbath as Worship
We’ve come to the last teaching session of the spiritual practice of Sabbath, and my prayer for you is this: wherever you are in the journey, whether it's been life-giving or frustrating, keep at it

Joy can be explained across three facets: Joy is the feeling you experience when you follow how God wants you to live. Joy is a condition or character trait. By following Jesus you naturally become more joyful not by the circumstances of your life.

Sabbath is an act of Resistance
Last week, we explored the truth that Sabbath is a cosmic rhythm (a 6:1 pattern) designed by our Creator God—rooted in Exodus 20:8–11. This week, we shift to a powerful new movement:

As we begin our “liturgy” of spiritual disciplines--a regular and intentional walking through of the nine Practices of Jesus throughout the year--it’s helpful to reflect on the wisdom of M. Robert Mulholland, an esteemed Asbury Theological Seminary professor known for his work on spiritual formation and discipleship.