Treasuring the Sabbath

Before I served my mission I would spend Sundays doing homework, making plans for the week, meal prepping, editing photos and catching up on Netflix. While I was on my mission I felt so drained on Saturday night. As I took the sacrament on Sunday mornings my soul & physical body felt renewed. My testimony of the sacrament ordinance grew so much. With that, my love & respect for the Sabbath day grew too.  Since I've been home I've made a conscious effort to do activities that attract the spirit, serve others, & are Christ centered. I've created a list of some of my favorite Sabbath day activities. I am NO WHERE NEAR PERFECT!! & these activities might not work for everyone. 

1. Writing letters (thank you notes, "just because" letters, missionary mail, etc.)
2. Writing emails to missionaries
3. Journaling
4. Taking photos
5. Listening to uplifting music & conference talks while I paint for fun (not work)
6. Bake & take treats to neighbors
7. Send uplifting texts to those who come to mind
8. Plan how to remember Christ that week (temple, sacrament, institute, etc.)
9. Take the "Attribute Activity" in Preach my Gospel
10. Spend time with immediate & extended family

​Tell me in the comments what is you favorite way to observe the Sabbath.

xoxo, Lexie