There has been a push to take back the Sabbath, to remember who's day it really is. It used to be called the Holy Sabbath Day, then it became the Sabbath, then Sunday, and now it is known only as the weekend.
Our Young Men and Young Women lesson today was how we might keep the Sabbath more holy. Brother Douglas gave the lesson and he didn't make a list of do's and don'ts because that simply is too much like the Israelites living the Mosaic Law. Seriously, who really cares how many steps you take on the Sabbath is you're out and about doing good?
We did discuss relationships, especially our relationship with God.
When we enter into a relationship with another person, there is usually a great deal of time and energy that is put forth to make that relationship successful. Sometimes we get jilted, stood up, and it becomes more of a one-sided relationship. Nobody likes being in a relationship where you give and get nothing in return.
In a marriage relationship, both spouses have to put forth 100% to make it work. You make sure date nights happen frequently. You let your spouse know you love them and care about them continually. You put thought into making your relationship thrive.
Well . . .
How is your relationship with God?
Are you "dating" him weekly?
Would you ever consider standing up a date? (I did that once, but that's another story.)
If you consider the Sabbath as your weekly date with God, would you ever consider standing him up?
Keeping the Sabbath Day holy and consecrated is way more than a set of rules and what can be, should be, shouldn't be done on that day. It is about how you really feel about our Heavenly Father. When you love him and honor him, you sincerely want to put forth your best effort to get to know him better and strengthen your relationship with him.
Simply think of the Sabbath as your weekly, standing date night with God. Just as you probably wouldn't stand up a date, don't ever consider doing the same with our Maker.
Good things
clean, cool sheets
cold, drinking water
beautiful sunrise walks
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