Lord of Rest,
As the sun sets and Sabbath begins,
I lay down my work and my worries.
Teach me to rest in Your goodness,
to delight in Your presence,
and to remember that I am Yours.
Let this Sabbath be holy,
a gift of peace for my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for Entering Sabbath Rhythm
Creator God,
You planted the world in beauty and called it good.
Draw me back to Your rhythm—
work and rest, sowing and reaping,
stillness and song.
Quiet my heart from its hurry
so I may hear Your voice
in the garden, at the table,
and in the stillness of Sabbath.
Amen.
Prayer of Delight and Joy
Father of Light,
Thank You for the gift of Sabbath.
Help me taste its joy:
laughter around the table,
hands lifted in gratitude,
and hearts renewed in Your love.
Let Sabbath be a song—
a rhythm that carries me
through the days ahead.
Amen.
Prayer for Rest and Renewal
Lord Jesus,
You invite me: “Come to Me, and I will give you rest.”
I come.
I lay down every burden and breathe deeply of Your peace.
Restore what is weary,
revive what is dry,
and root me again in Your grace,
like trees planted by living water.
Amen.