Liturgy for Life : WK 2 - FRI
Stop And Listen
Jeremiah 6:16-17
This is what the Lord says:
“Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’
I posted watchmen over you who said,
‘Listen for the sound of the alarm.’
But you replied,
‘No! We won’t pay attention!’
As we finish this week’s focus on the practice of rest, we are reminded that like all disciplines, we need to move forward with full attention. And when we do so, rest becomes more than just healing, it becomes an open door of communication. Moments away from the busyness are the ones where we can truly reflect on our actions and thoughts.
Jeremiah reminds us to stop at the crossroads and look around. Every time we set time to stop, we have an opportunity to look at the path we are travelling, and find the “old, godly way” We walk beside Jesus in the same way Adam and Eve walked in the garden with God. Jeremiah also reminds us to listen for the alarm. When we take time to stop and listen, we trust that God is giving us direction, practices to move away from, and practices to move towards.
So as we enter Saturday, our day of rest, I hope that this principle can become a way of life. That you have daily moments to stop and look around, to listen for God’s leading. I pray that you have weekly rhythms of rest, not just for yourself, but for the community you are a part of and beyond. I hope you challenge yourself to install longer retreats or sabbaticals, times for you to really disconnect from distractions, and lean into the God that promises rest, rejuvenation, and a purpose filled life.
For today’s questions, I would like you to take time to think of each frequency of rest. Make some goals, and implement them as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate!
Jeremiah 6:16-17
This is what the Lord says:
“Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’
I posted watchmen over you who said,
‘Listen for the sound of the alarm.’
But you replied,
‘No! We won’t pay attention!’
As we finish this week’s focus on the practice of rest, we are reminded that like all disciplines, we need to move forward with full attention. And when we do so, rest becomes more than just healing, it becomes an open door of communication. Moments away from the busyness are the ones where we can truly reflect on our actions and thoughts.
Jeremiah reminds us to stop at the crossroads and look around. Every time we set time to stop, we have an opportunity to look at the path we are travelling, and find the “old, godly way” We walk beside Jesus in the same way Adam and Eve walked in the garden with God. Jeremiah also reminds us to listen for the alarm. When we take time to stop and listen, we trust that God is giving us direction, practices to move away from, and practices to move towards.
So as we enter Saturday, our day of rest, I hope that this principle can become a way of life. That you have daily moments to stop and look around, to listen for God’s leading. I pray that you have weekly rhythms of rest, not just for yourself, but for the community you are a part of and beyond. I hope you challenge yourself to install longer retreats or sabbaticals, times for you to really disconnect from distractions, and lean into the God that promises rest, rejuvenation, and a purpose filled life.
For today’s questions, I would like you to take time to think of each frequency of rest. Make some goals, and implement them as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate!
- How can you install a daily rhythm of rest? What does that look like?
- How can you be more intentional with your weekly Sabbath rest? How does it include your community, and the practice of remembrance?
- Set a date for you to be in extended rest and retreat. What’s stopping you from fully committing?
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