# Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 9:10, God's Wisdom Gives Rest

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Published: 2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00
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by Marilynn Chadwick "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10 NIV The "fear of the Lord" brings wisdom that far exceeds our understanding. After all, God knows humans better than anyone. From the very beginning, he ordained a Sabbath. So, it would make sense that living according to God's wisdom and taking one day off every week would strengthen every area of life—our work, our rest, and our relationships. I'm reminded of the time David and I were invited to teach a marriage seminar to a gathering of young couples. We each made a separate list of our "Top Ten Marriage Tips." However, we decided not to reveal the results of our lists to one another until the moment we actually presented the message. It was fun to compare the different habits and insights we each felt had strengthened our marriage. When it came time for "the reveal," turns out David and I had chosen exactly the same "Number One Marriage Tip." It was simply this: Take one day off together every week . In other words, "Keep your Sabbath." Ironically, this was the very same advice our first ministry-couple mentors had shared with us way back when we were newlyweds. We took their advice to heart and many years later, we still take our day off together each week. If you factor it over our 48 years of marriage and ministry, together, that's well over 2000 Sabbaths! We have landed on some practices which make this day special, fun, even holy. We look forward to our weekly ritual of enjoying our favorite coffee in a quiet setting surrounded by nature. Often, we journal our specific prayer needs and give thanks for answers to prayer. Sometimes we enjoy a great movie and special treats. But it's more about the regularity of our Sabbath than an…

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