When we think of rhythms, music may come to mind, but have you considered the rhythms of nature in the changing seasons? God also created our bodies with important, life-giving rhythms. Heartbeat, breath rate, circadian rhythms - all of these point to the importance of rhythms in life. One rhythm we also witness in creation is the sabbath rest. God worked, formed, and created for six days, and then He modeled rest. The Sabbath was created as a benefit, an opportunity, not a command to be bound to. Through the Sabbath, the Lord invites us to stop, rest, and enjoy. It gives us permission to resist the hectic rhythms of the world and enjoy His presence. Join us to slow down, embrace rest, and live in rhythm with God this week.