Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 11:00am

Main message: Take intentional pauses—Selah—to rest and turn to God so you don't "crash out"; when you stop and refocus on God you gain clarity, protection, identity, and renewed strength.

Key points:

• "Selah" (pause/breath) is a spiritual practice—David used it in Psalm 3 amid crisis to shift from problem-focus to God-focus.
• God modeled rest (Sabbath) and Jesus regularly withdrew for rest—rest is part of a God-given rhythm, not optional.
• Pausing clears your perspective (wipes the lens), so you can see God as your shield, your glory, and the lifter of your head.
• Often you don't need a new job/relationship or miracle—you may simply need a break, prayer, and rest (including sleep) to repair and restore.
• Even in ongoing dysfunction, rest and prayer prevent burnout and enable you to keep moving while trusting God.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 3