Making Room for God’s Invitation Mark 9:1-8

Peter said to Jesus: “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters- one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (v.5) Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them… “This is my Son, whom I love, LISTEN TO HIM!” (v.6)

4 Reasons It is Difficult to Listen: 1.“Follow” (is hard) 2.“Wait” (is hard) 3.“Margin” (is hard)

Margin 80% capacity – we have some space/margin 100% capacity-- no reserves, no buffer 120% capacity – overloaded, running on fumes

4 Reasons It is Difficult to Listen: 1.“Follow” (is hard) 2.“Wait” (is hard) 3.“Margin” (is hard) 4.“Surrender” (is hard)

The Love of God Prayer Work Rest Relationships

Sabbath (stop, rest, delight, contemplate) 1.Daily Mini-Sabbaths 2.Weekly Sabbaths 3.Periodic Longer Sabbaths

Jörg Ahlbrecht

Matt. 11:28-29 Come to ME All you who are weary and burdened I will give you rest.