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Pressing Pause

Finding Rest in a Restless World

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Pressing Pause

By: Michael Hirsch, Selah Hirsch
Narrated by: Laura Leiben
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WHAT IF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE THING YOU COULD DO IS REST?

We live in a culture that worships hustle and mistakes constant motion for meaningful purpose. The result? Full calendars, yet empty hearts. We're more connected than ever, yet lonelier than any generation before us.

Sound familiar? The exhaustion that no amount of sleep can cure. The numbness where joy once lived. You're doing all the "right things"—yet something essential feels missing.

Michael and Selah Hirsch were masters of productive living until they discovered something that changed everything. What began as curiosity about an ancient practice became their lifeline during one of the most challenging seasons of their life and leadership. The gift of Sabbath strengthened their marriage, renewed their relationship with God, and revolutionized their family culture.

Sabbath isn't just rest—it's the divine pause button your exhausted soul has been searching for.

In Pressing Pause, you'll discover:

- Why pressing pause isn't weakness—it's the foundation for everything meaningful you're called to do

- The Sabbath Soul Cycle—four sacred rhythms that move you from depletion to abundance

- How to navigate the resistance that erupts when you choose sacred rest over relentless productivity

- Simple steps to Start Sabbath that work in any season of life

In a world that whispers "more, faster, better," the Father's voice breaks through: "Come to me. Get away with me." Not as a suggestion, but as a lifeline.

Extraordinary things happen when we dare to pause.

©2025 Michael and Selah Hirsch (P)2025 Michael and Selah Hirsch
Christian Living Christianity Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Spiritual Growth Stress Management Heartfelt
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