...but in the seventh year

there shall be a Sabbath 

of solemn rest for the land,

a Sabbath to the LORD.

                Leviticus 25. 4

(Sabbath is integral component 

of God’s design in our lives, 

a vital element 

  not just of rest and refreshing

  and remembrance,

but a visible exercise 

in release, liberty,

  redeeming,

       and restoration.

Not a passive day off

but profound strengthening,

more than we can fathom.)

O LORD,

You created rest,

because You know

      we have filled

all available margins

not with fruitful work

    but busyness.

Help us to 

   keep our eyes on You.

You do not fill our time,

   but fulfill Your plans in us.