In an article by Ann Swindell, (annswindell.com), reminds us that honoring the Sabbath is a command from God, "not merely a suggestion." She writes that our ability (or inability) to rest shows us how much we trust (or don't trust) that God is in control, the God is the maker and sustainer of our lives. God's command to His people to keep the Sabbath holy was given out of the deep love He has for His children.
The group discussed the difficulty of truly honoring a Sabbath time - a time intentionally set apart to just "be" with God. We lamented how we have allowed technology control our time and our lives, and how this dependence has not only altered our personal relationships with other people, but also with God. We wondered whether it is a typically "American" dilemma to be always in touch and that the driving force is a "fear of being left out." That it definitely not God's plan for our lives.
Next week, the class will join a forum discussion lead by Bishop Keith Whitmore, assistant Bishop for the Diocese of Atlanta and Dean of Anglican Studies at Candler Seminary/Emory University.
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