The Daily CHEW™
Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals
A client told me he always saw Sabbath as “just taking a nap” or scrolling his phone out of exhaustion. It left him feeling sluggish, not truly restored. Lately, he’s wondered if Sabbath could actually renew his body, mind, and even his family’s connection—instead of just hitting pause on work.
Sabbath as an Invitation to Full-Self Renewal
Sabbath is more than the absence of work—it’s God’s invitation to experience holistic renewal. “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2-3).
Here’s the key insight: God works through creative Sabbath rhythms—rest can be active, joyful, and relational, not just passive recovery. The surprise: When we CHEW on God’s love, Sabbath becomes space for laughter, beauty, fresh perspective, and deeper relationships—not an escape, but a celebration of God’s presence.
Let’s CHEW on this right now.
CHEW On This™ (3-5 Minutes)
Confess (C) to God
“Father, here’s what I’m honestly feeling: I’m stuck seeing Sabbath as dull or pointless, not truly renewing.”
Hear (H) from God in Scripture
“Father, what Scripture do You want me to wrestle with now?”
“He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.” (Psalm 23:2-3)
God delights to refresh every part of my life—physical, emotional, relational.
Exchange (E) with God
“If I really believed God loves me as much as He loves Jesus, what would change right now?”
Today, I give You my stale routines and receive Your creative invitation to renewal.
Walk (W) with the Holy Spirit
“Holy Spirit, guide me to the step that pleases You.”
“Here’s the step I believe pleases You: I’ll try one new Sabbath practice this week—like a family walk, tech-free meal, or encouraging phone call—to experience renewal in a fresh way.”
Worship Invitation
Take a moment to thank God for designing Sabbath as a gift for renewing your whole self. Let worship rise from gratitude for rest that truly restores.
Community + Resources
Practice with others
Want More?
The Daily CHEW™ | Make CHEWing a daily rhythm
Select Resources:
- Making Heart Change Stick—Building a SALVES & CHEW Culture
- Sabbath as Recalibration: Anchoring Your Week in the Father’s Welcome
- How Are Core Beliefs Formed?
With you on the journey,
Ryan
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