How to reprioritize Sabbath as a spiritual practice in a hustle culture
Sabbath is part of the Ten Commandments, but if I’m honest, in the past, I haven’t been so great about keeping it holy. How about you? I’ve jam-packed the special day with to-dos, spent little of my thoughts on the Lord, except for Church, of course, and finished the day depleted instead of recharged and filled with God’s goodness. Over the past two years, I’ve started to slowly implement and practice a Sabbath day of rest and honor what God put into place thousands of years ago. I’ve become so passionate about it that it’s an instant connection when I find someone more passionate about it than me.
And one of those people is my dear friend, Beth Zustiak. Beth is a recovering workaholic, a business owner, wife, mom, and serial entrepreneur with a desire to say yes to everything, but who found a way off the hamster wheel through a month-long Sabbath six years ago and has continued to practice it weekly ever since.
Beth is a real-life gal who gets what a busy schedule looks and feels like, yet chooses to honor the Sabbath beautifully. In this episode, Beth and I chat about why we should hold on to the Sabbath so preciously, how we can prepare our hearts and ways that you can set yourself up for a successful Sabbath and avoid the temptations calling your name.
So, let the distractions go, and let’s dive into a conversation that might just transform the way you live and view Sabbath.
About Beth Zustiak
Beth is a former workaholic, serial entrepreneur, wife, mother, marketing nerd, and occasional seminary student. She has co-founded multiple successful web-based businesses and worked for a national organization in leadership development. Her JOY is working to help others find the next steps in their work, and her PASSION is to see business owners succeed in growing in their work by helping them develop solid foundations across their businesses. Beth and her husband live in the suburbs of St. Paul, Minnesota, and have three kids at home. She enjoys fostering spaces for women to find their community. Having walked many painful life seasons, she is passionate about sharing life transparently and encouraging others to make active rest a priority in the midst of their work.
Key Takeaways
- Walk away knowing that intentional rest can be achieved through restructuring and reprioritizing your life.
- Learn to set boundaries and communicate your capacity issues to avoid feeling overwhelmed and chaotic.
- Discover the importance of setting a good example for your children by practicing Sabbath yourself.
Connect with Beth
To connect with Beth Zustiak, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook, and her website.
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