3 Ways to Make Sunday a True Day of Rest

Transform your entire week by making small changes to your Sabbath-day worship

Sunday has been set apart as a day of rest, but when we're swamped with responsibilities at school, work, and church, it can be difficult to take a break. As we sacrifice our time and energy to connect with God on His day, we are promised blessings that will help us to face the week with confidence and faith. ^{1

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Below are three easy ways you can make the Sabbath a delight and find true rest in the Savior. ^{2

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1. Make Sunday a unique day

Have you ever considered what the Sabbath means to God? He said. 鈥淭hou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day; For verily this is a day appointed unto you to rest from your labors, and to pay thy devotions unto the Most High.鈥� ^{3

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President Russell M. Nelson has taught that the things we choose to do on Sundays are a sign to God of our love for Him. ^{4

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A woman attending a sacrament meeting — Attending church shows God that you honor Him.

As you sacrifice to set apart Sunday as God's day, you are promised that 鈥渢he fulness of the earth is yours.鈥� ^{5

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2. Attend church

is a central part of the Sabbath. Even after creating the world, God "rested on the seventh day from all his work." ^{6

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Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, promises that we will 鈥溾€榖e still鈥� in our holy places of worship and know ever more surely that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior.鈥� ^{7

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A young girl reading scriptures — Quiet time will help you find peace and direction.

3. Reflect and refocus

On Sunday and throughout the week, quiet time makes it easier to talk with God, reflect and refocus, and find answers to questions.

Going for walks, spending time in a private space, or praying can help you make the most of valuable quiet time on Sunday. Remember, 鈥淪piritual experiences have less to do with what is happening around us and everything to do with what is happening within our hearts.鈥� ^{8

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Promised blessings

When you do your best to keep the Sabbath day holy and sacrifice your time to the Lord, you will begin to see blessings every day of the week. You will come to know God better and will find true rest in Him, even if your challenges or responsibilities remain unchanged. ^{9

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As you do this, Heavenly Father promises, 鈥淭hen shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth.鈥� ^{10

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What blessings have you seen from keeping the Sabbath day holy?

Article published on February 3, 2025

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