In a world that never stops, where work and study invade each weekend as we lose the battle to evade burnout, can you imagine with me something radical? What if, for just one day a week, we could all hit pause—on work, on shopping, on the endless scroll—and simply lived?
Imagine if you had one guaranteed day to unplug—no meetings, no deadlines, no pressure to be “productive.” Contemporary research confirms what ancient wisdom taught: regular rest lowers stress, boosts creativity, and even extends your lifespan. What if a strategic ‘no’ could lead to ‘yes’ for what really matters.
What if there was a way to reclaim relationships in this disconnected world. What if families and friends had a weekly rhythm of coming together—face-to-face, no screens, no distractions? Imagine a day where people slowed down enough to have real conversations, where relationships weren’t squeezed into the cracks of a busy schedule but given the priority they deserve.
Our economy runs 24/7, but must we? Imagine if, for one day, we stopped buying and selling, if we stepped off the hamster wheel of consumerism and realized we already have enough. A weekly pause could redefine our sense of worth—not by what we produce or purchase, but by who we are.
In a culture obsessed with hustle, choosing rest is a quiet rebellion. It’s a statement that life isn’t just about grinding but about meaning. What if we trusted that stepping away wouldn’t make us fall behind but actually set us free? What if we shared that freedom with everyone? That’s real social justice.
The idea of a weekly rest isn’t new—it’s ancient. But maybe it’s exactly what modern life is missing. Imagine if we all embraced it. How much more rested, connected, and fulfilled would we be? I think God knew what He was doing when He established a weekly holiday and it was for our good. Learn more in our Spring teaching series Good News for Vancouver, and catch the full message about Sabbath practice in person or online March 22.