Ep 74 Legacy of Rest: Take Yourself on Sabbatical

Last Fall I was a train headed for a wreck. Every day filled to the brim with all good things. Just too many of them. Reminds me of the time I asked the Man-in-Plaid, "Aren't you proud of me for finding bargains?" And he replied, "Yes, you just find too many of them!" (Still true.)

I decided to block three days off on the calendar and the rest is history. Listen today to find out how God used it in my life. 

I promised to leave you this list:

Simple Steps to Taking a Sabbatical

 

1. Put it on the calendar
2. Design what works: an afternoon, an overnight, a week away
3. Leave your planner at home or in the next room
4. Put your phone on mute
5. Pack a lunch, a snack, or make a reservation for one
6. Take a book you’ve been wanting to read and a blank journal
7. Read Scripture in the first person or rewrite Scripture back to God
8. Set the scene: candle, ocean, flowers, walking
9. Listen to God and, if needed, re-write your banner of love
10. Plan your next sabbatical and put it on the calendar

I went to Morro Bay for my first sabbatical!

 

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Do you love people but you don't love doing hospitality? 

Are you hesitant to host because of your home?

Your cooking?

Your experience—or lack of?

Your ________? 

Hospitality is one of my favorite characteristics of God. When we invite, we are more like Jesus Who once said, and continues to say, "Come to Me!"

 

Join my Five-Day "Simplified Hospitality" Challengewhich is happening in my Facebook group March 22 - 26.

 

Practice five simple ways to reach out and touch someone with God's welcoming heart.