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How to Create a Summer Sabbath - Episode Show Notes

Episode Summary

After taking time away to listen for God's direction, Susan Beth returns to share a powerful invitation: how to create a summer sabbath rhythm that helps you live "freely and lightly" as Jesus promised in Matthew. This episode offers practical steps to release what's weighing you down and embrace wonder, rest, and deeper connection with God during the summer season.

Opening Your Hands to God's Leading

• Walking into the new year with heart and hands open
• The courage to release and receive what God has for each season
• Trusting the Holy Spirit's work even when we don't understand it initially

The Heart Behind Seasonal Rhythms

• Why spiritual practices aren't one-size-fits-all
• The importance of connecting with the God who designed and created you
• How rhythms serve as testimony, not rules

Creating Your Summer Sabbath: A 5-Step Guide

Reflection Questions:

• What am I carrying that feels too heavy for this season?
• Where do I feel pressure to prove my worth through productivity?
• What would I release if I truly believed God's love isn't based on my performance?

Common Things to Release:

Anchor Practice Options:

Summer Sabbath Boundaries to Consider:

"Wonder is the gateway to worship, but you have to slow down enough to see it."

Daily Wonder Practices:

Wonder Journal Prompts:

A prayer for guidance in creating rhythms that draw us closer to God's heart, experiencing freedom, joy, and wonder as we keep company with Him throughout the summer season.

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Remember: The goal isn't to overhaul your entire spiritual life, but to choose practices that feel like coming home to yourself and to God.

Key Topics Covered

Step 1: Identify What Needs to Be Released

Step 2: Choose One Simple Spiritual Practice

Step 3: Set Gentle Boundaries with Busyness

Step 4: Create Space for Wonder

Step 5: Practice Grace with Yourself