Comments on: God Works When We Don’t

By: Carolyn Walthall

Carolyn Walthall — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:39:15 +0000

Lord Jesus, I pray this would be a sweet and significant time for Ken. My he be aware of your presence with him and your power in him. Meet with him and commune with him. Thank you, Jesus for your pursuit of him and his family. Amen.

By: sylvia thompson

sylvia thompson — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:24:45 +0000

Ken
I took my first sabbatical last year. It took me about three weeks to really be able to get away from everything and rest. (I was blessed to have planned vacation right after my sabbath…I really did get to
rest then! A pastor reminded me that the essence of the sabbatical was trust: to trust that there would be enough time to do the work I was leaving undone for that amount of time. Those words really helped me…not only for that sabbatical but for my regular sabbath, as well. Somehow that experience has also helped me in my faith journey in general…I think I took a huge step forward in understanding the Spirit filled life, as a result.
Blessings
sylvia

By: Benson Hines

Benson Hines — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:37:48 +0000

I’ll miss your college ministry blogging, but I’m excited for you! Enjoy the month, sir.

By: Justin Irving

Justin Irving — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:18:46 +0000

May God grant you His peace and presence in a special way as you sabbath with Him this coming month. Thanks for sharing your reflections!

By: Ken

Ken — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:57:04 +0000

Yep, it really takes a group of committed people to help you sabbath. I want to put up healthy boundaries, not hard walls. What amazes me is how many friends and colleagues are cheering me on, saying “if you can do, maybe I can do it too.”

By: Chris Zaugg

Chris Zaugg — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:39:26 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Ken. I have attempted to take 2 sabbaticals, and neither has been of great profit, probably because of my unwillingness to recognize the very truth you outline. I desperately need the refreshing power of time with the Lord, but I often overestimate my importance to the mission….forgetting that it’s all in hands anyway. Thanks for the reminder!!