Leviticus 25:4 English Standard Version (ESV) but in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for the land, a Sabbath to the Lord. You shall not sow your field or prune your vineyard.

Yesterday’s offering left of with the flesh crying out “What about me?” Let me be clear about that comment, it was meant for those who are in full time service positions. It was not meant for the layperson.

The issue of a sabbatical is traditionally linked to this passage and is adapted in some form or other to indicate that our full time service providers in the service gifts are subject to burn-out. Tis follow-up is not about judging those issues. Those decisions are handled at a leadership level and not subject to alterations by blog writers.

What is being addressed is the issue of the flesh crying out for attention. It is feeling neglected and the root source of neglect is often found in relationships. Whenever we are hearing this in our self-talk, we should examine the concept of expectations. Some expectation is not being met. It could be nothing more than the neglect of others to show appreciation of effort. Routine is the enemy of appreciation.

Is it that simple? No. Relationships are complicated and nothing is ever just that simple. What should happen is the admission of the feeling and identification of the source of neglect. We feel neglected for a reason and the reason might not even be caused by current relationships. It could have begun in the past where issues cannot be resolved because of deaths and separations. Then we are left with the inability to resolve those issues with that relationship.

We do however have a current relationship with which complete understanding is possible. We can take it to the Lord. There is no issue so slight or trivial which the Lord will not listen and provide truth to set us free from the burdens of unhealthy self-talk.