Rhythms of Rest

With warmth and encouragement, this book shows how even busy people can find a rhythm of rest in their lives--whether for an hour, a morning, or a whole day. Learn simple, practical ways to rest, and even how meals and times with loved ones can be Sabbath experiences. Rest is a gift from God, one that will refresh you mentally, physically, and spiritually. "This book breaks all your preconceived notions about Sabbath."--MARK BATTERSON, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker This book is for anyone who is weary--who longs for rest but doesn't know how to make it a reality. Shelly Miller, a sought-after mentor on Sabbath-keeping, shows how even busy people can implement a rhythm of rest into their lives--from small windows of time to a whole morning or day. With encouraging stories from people in different stages in life, Miller shares practical advice for not only finding physical refreshment but also restoring your soul. You will learn: · Simple ways to be intentional about rest · Ideas for tuning out distractions and tuning in to God · How meals and other times with friends and family can be Sabbath experiences Sabbath is a gift from God to be embraced, not a spiritual hoop to jump through. Discover how genuine rest is possible today. "Shelly Miller writes from her soul--one that has been seeking rest in the midst of heavy transition and the busyness of life. What you learn will help you love God more deeply."-- Margaret Feinberg, author of Live Loved and Fight Back With Joy An Inspiring, Practical Guide to Finding Rest and Getting Closer to God Sabbath-keeping not only brings physical refreshment, it restores the soul. God commands us to "remember the Sabbath," but is it realistic in today's fast-paced culture? In this warm and helpful book, Shelly Miller dispels legalistic ideas about Sabbath and shows how even busy people can implement a rhythm of rest into their lives--whether for an hour, a morning, or a whole day. With encouraging stories from people in different stages in life, Miller shares practical advice for having peaceful, close times with God. You will learn simple ways to be intentional about rest, ideas for tuning out distractions and tuning in God, and even how meals and other times with friends and family can be Sabbath experiences. Ultimately, this book is an invitation to those who long for rest but don't know how to make it a reality. Sabbath is a gift from God to be embraced, not a spiritual hoop to jump through.