God Quote by Ken Shigematsu
““There are no guarantees that if we keep the Sabbath we will be successful. But honouring the Sabbath (and not overworking the other six days) will give us an opportunity to grow in our trust of God and experience his faithfulness. If we take time to honour the Sabbath we may actually find that we are less productive than we were before...God's provision for us as we honour his rhythms may be the grace to accept being passed over for a promotion, while gaining a greater sense of fulfillment as we do our work more aware of God, ourselves, and the people around us.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and work balance, 2021
Observing the Sabbath may not guarantee success, but it cultivates trust in God and personal fulfillment, even if productivity appears reduced.
In simple terms: Sabbath rest builds trust and fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Honor rest for deeper trust.
Themes
faith
rest
trust
productivity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- career growth
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- team management
Key Concepts
spiritual rhythm
work‑life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rest affect your sense of purpose?
- Can reduced productivity be a sign of deeper growth?
A Different Perspective
Success isn’t measured solely by output; other values matter.
