Lakepoint Church with Brian Hofmeister

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We all experience seasons of heaviness and feeling like life is too much to carry, whether because of the cold, burnout, grief, or financial stress. This week, we looked at the prophet Elijah, who, despite witnessing miraculous provision, spiraled into hopelessness when threatened by Queen Jezebel. Elijah's example shows that when we are overwhelmed, we tend to isolate and forget God's faithfulness, believing lies like "I'm the only one left." God's response was not fire, but a gentle whisper, calling Elijah to rest and restoration in His presence (Matthew 11:28). This restoration is more than sleep; it requires intentional solitude—making space away from distractions and the constant buzz—to allow God to replace our lies with His truth and renew our soul for the purpose He has for us. Support the show

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There's a big difference between the wisdom of the world and God's wisdom. The world’s wisdom tells us that our worth is measured by what we accomplish, driving us to a relentless pursuit of "more"—more work, more achievements, and a pace of life that leaves us exhausted. But God's wisdom, as revealed in scripture, is often counter-intuitive and calls us to a different way of living. This is why the Sabbath is so vital. It is not just a religious practice; it is an act of trust. By choosing to rest for one day, we reject the world's demand to always be striving and instead surrender our control to God. This pause allows us to step away from our "got to" lists and embrace our "get to" list, practicing the truth that we are more than what we do. It is in this discipline of rest that we build the faith to trust God with every other area of our lives. Support the show

The Sabbath is a day that is "holy," or "other," set apart from our typical six-day grind. You'll find this rhythm throughout scripture, from creation, when God rested, to the Israelites being freed from slavery. The message is clear: God's people are meant to be free from the endless cycle of work. To help us put this into practice, we focused on the RPMs framework (Relationally, Physically, Mentally, Spiritually) as a guide for how to spend our Sabbath. This framework helps us intentionally restore ourselves in all areas of our lives, allowing us to be more present with God, with others, and with our truest selves. By making time for intentional rest, we can finally begin to believe and live the truth: "I am more than what I do." Support the show