In the Dust Podcast29 Okt 2025

77. Honouring God through Social Rest

This week, Sarah explores the spiritual practice of social rest—the intentional rhythm of managing relational energy in a way that honours God. From Jesus’ example of withdrawing to pray, to the wisdom of setting boundaries and choosing life-giving relationships, this episode invites listeners to reflect on how rest in our social lives can be both sacred and strategic.

Sarah shares personal rhythms, biblical insights, and practical ways to discern when to connect and when to step back. You’ll be encouraged to seek the Holy Spirit’s leading in your relationships and consider how rest can help you live freely and lightly in the dust of Jesus.

Reflection Questions:

o Who in your life helps you rest in God’s presence?

o Where might God be inviting you to step back socially to restore your soul?

o Are your relationships life-giving or draining right now? What boundaries might help you honour God with your social energy? What does it look like to honour God with your boundaries?

o What relationships might need to be dialed up in this season? Iron sharpening iron?

o Who might God be inviting me to bring refreshing friendship to?

o Am I using socialising with others as a way to avoid working on myself?

o If you have limited choice over your social interaction – family, job, other reasons, what insights and options could God be leading you to?

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