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Morning Prayer: Sabbath Rest

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God who rested on the seventh day, teach me to stop. Not because everything is finished—it never is— but because You declared rest holy, and I need to trust that holy rhythm. Today, help me cease st

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Scripture References

Genesis 2:2-3Exodus 20:8-11Matthew 11:28-30

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