Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest

Justin McRoberts encourages readers to find balance between work and sabbath rest, emphasizing that growth and maturity take root in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ. He uses humorous and poignant stories to help readers discover the deep truths about being laborers for/with Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and worshipers of God the Father. Rest is not the absence of work, but it is what gives work meaning. We can love our world and the people in it through what we do, and we are not tools in God's tool belt, valued only for our gifts and talents.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

In his insightful exploration of the delicate balance between work and Sabbath rest, Justin McRoberts takes readers on a transformative journey from false self to true self, unveiling the profound truth that growth and maturity flourish in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ. With two decades of experience as a full-time artist and spiritual guide, Justin has firsthand witnessed the tension between The Hustle and Self Care, a conversation that has recently escalated into debate, with some suggesting that one is inherently more important than the other. However, Justin vehemently disagrees with this one-sided perspective.

According to Justin, our natural posture is not solely work or rest. Rather, it is rooted in our belovedness, from which both work and rest emerge and find their fulfillment. In this captivating book, he employs humorous and poignant stories to illuminate the deep truths about our identity as laborers for/with Christ, empowered by the Spirit, and as worshipers of God the Father. Through his writing, readers will discover the significance of Sabbath as a gift and a practice that liberates us from the anxiety of constantly proving our worth to God. They will learn that rest is not the absence of work but rather what imbues work with meaning and purpose.

Justin emphasizes that rest is not merely the cessation of activity but rather a means of loving our world and the people within it. By engaging in meaningful work, we can express our love and care for others, contributing to the betterment of the world around us. He challenges the notion that we are mere tools in God's tool belt, valued solely for our gifts and talents. Instead, he presents us with a holistic understanding of our worth, recognizing that we are beloved by the One who holds all things together, including our need to work and our need to rest.

In conclusion, Justin McRoberts' book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on finding balance between work and Sabbath rest. Through his engaging storytelling and profound insights, he invites readers to embrace their belovedness in Christ, recognizing that growth, maturity, and a meaningful existence are intricately linked to our understanding of our place in the world and our relationship with God. By embracing the gift of Sabbath and engaging in meaningful work, we can find fulfillment, purpose, and a deep sense of connection to both ourselves and the world around us.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 213 x 140 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785239901