Ways I celebrate the Sabbath….what about you?

Garry Graham
2 min readMar 22, 2024
Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash

Celebrating the Sabbath, as outlined in Exodus 20:4 and Isaiah 58:13, involves honoring the day set aside for rest, worship, and reflection. Here are ten ways you can celebrate the Sabbath:

  1. Attend Worship Services: Dedicate time to attend religious services at your place of worship. Participate in prayers, hymns, and sermons that focus on spiritual growth and renewal.
  2. Rest and Relaxation: Embrace the Sabbath as a day of rest from regular work and stress. Use this time to unwind, take naps, read, or engage in leisure activities that bring you joy.
  3. Family Time: Spend quality time with your family. Share meals together, engage in meaningful conversations, play games, or take a leisurely walk outdoors.
  4. Study Scripture: Set aside time for personal or group Bible study. Reflect on passages related to the Sabbath, spiritual growth, and living a life aligned with your faith.
  5. Prayer and Meditation: Dedicate moments of prayer and meditation to connect with your spiritual beliefs. Seek guidance, express gratitude, and ask for blessings for yourself and others.
  6. Acts of Kindness: Practice acts of kindness and charity. Reach out to those in need, offer help, and contribute to making the world a better place through your actions.

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Garry Graham

Consultant: Public Health/Mental Health Private Practice: Counseling/Therapy Contact: garryagraham@aol.com