Discuss Together
- Over 4 million people have left their jobs (almost 1/3 of American workers) in the last year. What do you think are the underlying causes for the “Great Resignation?”
- How do you know when it’s time to quit a job and when it’s time to keep going and push through?
- Have you had a season where you’ve experienced a big burnout? What was the cause of it, and what happened?
- Read Genesis 2:1-3. Why is it significant that God rested? Was He tired, or does it tell us something else?
- Read Mark 2:27. What is the Sabbath? What have you heard about it in the past? What do you think the purpose of it is?
- Have you tried to incorporate a day of rest and replenishment into your routine? What challenges have you run into? What have you learned?
- Make a list of what fills your cup. Then make a list of what drains it. Share with the group. How are you doing at creating space for life-giving activities?
- On a scale of 1-10 (1 being completely burnt out and 10 being fully energized), where are you right now?
- What are one or two things you can do to lead yourself better?
Next Steps
If you’d like to learn more about Sabbath and other spiritual disciplines, look at John Mark Comer’s book, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.” In it he helps us discover how to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.