Every Sunday (Sabbath day) I devote the entire day to God. I don't eat, I don't
watch TV (I don't do this anyways), I don't go on the Internet, or socialize. I felt
called to this during my race. I started doing this Sunday, January 1st. It is
the day my world revolves around the most important man of my life.
WHY?
My communication with God has improved 110% since going on the race. However,
sometimes, it can be hard to remember to pray and include Him in on everything.
I was also worried that I would get consumed by this worldly world after returning.
So I decided no matter what my week looked like, the least I could do, was give
God one complete day. The one day He has always been asking me for … Sundays.
(Genesis 2: 2-3, Exodus 20: 8-9, 11, Isaiah 56:2, 6-7, 58:13-14 , Deuteronomy 5:12, Leviticus 16:31,
Jeremiah 17:22 … These are just a few, of the many, times this is recommended by
God in the Bible)
STILL WHY?
I get asked often "WHY?" And told "seems weird and crazy to deny yourself" I
don't feel or see it as denial. It's actually quite the opposite! I get filled
up so much, on my Sundays, by God (emotionally, spiritually) with wisdom. I am
empowered every Sabbath by Him. Honestly, It breaks my heart that others don't
know the Sabbath, the way I do. I do a lot of communicating (praying), writing,
reading my Bible, consulting and decision making, all with God. I also go to
church. It's actually a great day! I slow down, reflect, listen, and recharge.
I'm so invested in this, that the day just flies by and soon another week is
starting. However, I am so built up and ready for it!
WHY DOES IT TAKE A WHOLE DAY?
I can get so overwhelmed with the affairs of this world and prayer requests.
How often do you say to others "I will pray for you" or "I'm praying for you"
then never actually do it? I know I've been guilty of this. I often even wonder
when others say it to me… "Will they really?" and just hope they actually do.
I so believe in the power of prayer!!! So I keep record, and track, of my
prayers. I rely on the holy spirit as I pray through out the week. However on my
Sabbath days I have a prayer action plan.
1st Sunday of the Month; Asia (ministries & people I met), Racers,
Prayer Requests, My Family, My Heart
2nd Sunday: Africa (ministries & people I met), USA, Prayer Requests, My Family, My
Heart
3rd Sunday; Europe (ministries & people I met), Church, Prayer Requests, My Family,
My Heart
4th Sunday; Central America (ministries & people I met), Prayer Requests, My Family,
My Heart
Each Sunday this is my prayer Schedule. I write out these prayers on these
Sabbath Days and include applicable scriptures. This can also be way more time
consuming than you imagine … But so worth it!
STILL WHY … WHAT ARE YOU REALLY GETTING FROM THIS?
I take naps (so awesome) and ask God to speak through my dreams. God can do
amazing things when we rest in Him, literally and figuratively. I love the
metaphoric messages (dreams) He gives me to figure out and use. I also love
naps! They are guilt free this day … ""God told me too rest!"
Best of all; I usually still find time, and a beautiful spot in creation, to
just breath, be amazed, and be thankful! I dress a little nicer, and go somewhere, on a date with God! It lifts my spirit incredibly … I feel loved, beautiful, cherished, and supported!
God promises me (everyone) that time spent devoted to Him will be blessed
(rewarded.) I never cease to see the desires of my heart met through this weekly
devotion to Him. When I go back and read over my Sabbath journals His answers
and blessings are astounding.
"The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of the people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath." – Jesus (Mark 2: 27)
Then, at the end of the day, I am completely surrendered to God's Will
(contentment you just have to experience) I know "Who I Am" and "What God
Wants!" I get a weekly "Meaning Of Life" pep talk from the most powerful-all
knowing-force in the universe!! Then I fall peacefully asleep to a
good-Christian-inspirational book….
THE BIBLE?
You've got it!
I PRAY THIS BLOG BRINGS SABBATH DAY ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALL!
If you would like to be on my prayer list or have special requests let me know!
I can also email copies of the prayers I've prayed for you… it will lift you
up because I really did!
(PICTURE BELOW: My first Sabbath back in the USA, July 29th, Sunrise on Miami Beach)
(Yes, I wrote and posted this on the INTERNET today (Sunday) … God told me too! :P)
PS: I passed a sign yesterday that was protesting the Sabbath as a Sunday. In begining Christianity, it was celebrated on Saturday (7th day of the week.) because God rested on the 7th day and made it Holy. I honestly don't believe God will only honor a Sabbath that is exactly the 7th day of the week. Who really knows when this technically is anyways? I do know I was Born on a Monday (July 14 1975) and baptized on a Monday (January 2 2012) so I do honor the Sabbath on my 7th day (Sunday) of each week! 😛
