In 2024 and at the beginning of last year, I was very intentional about rest,
but in the midst of ministry opportunities and the hustle of work, I got so busy that I lost Sabbath altogether.
There was a stretch of about 5–6 months last year where I had no real rest days.
Part of it was working two jobs to make ends meet while being in leadership school.
The other part was that I didn’t intentionally prioritize rest.
My weekly rhythms did not start from the place of rest, they excluded rest altogether.
Lowkey I became spiritually famished and physically and emotionally unhealthy.
I gained about a good 15 pounds and was constantly overwhelmed and anxious.
I’ve decided to prioritize sabbath again.
To unplug, enjoy God, be with family, friends and explore creativity.
I want to be bored again & to spend time understanding myself.
I don’t fully know what each week will look like since work isn’t clearly defined right now, but I committing to taking one day a week to slow down, to be still.
January 17, 2026 | A.G. Ayuen