Who hasn't dreamed of getting away from it all?

Maybe you long to escape the depths of winter on a sunny beach or look forward to time alone at a mountain cabin. Maybe rest comes in a much simpler form--ten minutes alone to use the bathroom without being interrupted by a family member!  

It's normal to seek relief from the pace of modern life, but few vacations provide the deep rest our souls need. While vacations can be fun and refreshing, they offer a temporary solution to a deeper problem: the unbalanced relationship between work and rest that characterizes many women's working lives. 

God invites us to experience a different rhythm of life, one in which work and rest coexist. 

Scripture models a timeless design for work and rest that doesn't depend on the number of hours of time off that we accumulate or the size of our bank accounts. It introduces a way of life built on the goodness of work, that speaks to the pressures of daily life, and offers practices that encourage resilience and rest. 

In this resource, you will:

• Learn that work and rest are interdependent. God intends us to experience both as we live and work with him.
• Explore the biblical principles of Sabbath and practical guidelines to adapt this gift of rest to your busy life. 
• Consider how the inner dynamics of identity, trust, and limits affect our ability to rest. 
• Experiment with Sabbath practices tailored to your unique life. 
• Experience rest as you learn from Christ while you work. 

We pray that through this study, you will experience the joy of good work and the gift of deep rest. 

How to Use this Resource

This resource is a 5-session discussion guide designed for small groups or pairs. Each session includes reading, discussion questions, application questions, and additional resources.

• The guide is designed to be self-facilitated and used in various contexts, from church small groups to gatherings of friends, corporate employee resource groups, or one-on-one mentoring relationships.
  
• This isn't a Bible study; it's a guided discussion.
• You don't have to be an expert to lead the conversation.
• Ensure each group member purchases a copy of this guide. 
• Minimal homework is required between sessions. However, we've included lots of supplementary resources to explore if you're interested!

Once you fill out your information and hit "Submit" below, you'll receive an email with the PDF download file of the resource. 

Questions? Email [email protected].