Sabbath Rest: Stop Worrying

A Moment of Hope · Jun 29, 2023 · 4m

by Marilynn Chadwick

In addition to "not working" on the Sabbath, the observant Jew also practices "not worrying." Seriously. How does one "not worry?" Is that even possible? A friend coined this snappy little acronym: W.O.R.R.Y: "Worry Only Robs Rest from You." It's true. Worrying is exhausting.

I realize as believers in Jesus, we're not obligated to keep Sabbath according to any particular formula or law. But a true confession. After some honest reflection, I've come to realize that worry actually drains my energy and robs my inner peace way more than work does. Worry (translated as "I…