The Daily CHEW™
Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals
A manager I coach had big plans for Sabbath: family time, worship, quiet reflection. Instead, her day was interrupted by urgent work emails, unexpected errands, and kids needing help. By evening, she felt frustrated and guilty—wondering if she’d missed the point of rest yet again.
Finding Sacred Rest in Broken Plans
When real life crashes our Sabbath, most feel disqualified from true rest. But God’s love isn’t fragile—it meets us in chaos and disappointment. “He restores my soul” (Psalm 23:3) is a promise for every circumstance, not just perfect ones.
Here’s the key insight: God works in the interruptions, turning ordinary, broken moments into spaces for grace to seep in. The surprise: Sabbath is not lost because your plans break down—God’s welcome finds you wherever you turn toward Him.
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 frustrated by how interruptions hijacked my Sabbath and wondered if I failed to receive your rest.”
Hear (H) from God in Scripture
“Father, what Scripture do You want me to wrestle with right now?”
“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:3)
God’s active love restores—even in messy moments.
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 disappointment and receive Your unwavering welcome.
Walk (W) with the Holy Spirit
“Holy Spirit, guide me to the next step that pleases You.”
“Here’s the step I believe pleases You: Pause for 10 minutes wherever you are—take a slow breath, acknowledge God’s presence, and receive His Sabbath rest anew.”
Worship Invitation
Worship God for meeting you in the interruptions. Let praise rise from disrupted plans—He welcomes you right in the middle.
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- How Are Core Beliefs Formed?
With you on the journey,
Ryan
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