2 Spiritual Disciplines Every Volunteer Needs

Recorded live at Hope Church’s Volunteer Appreciation Day in Richmond. Tommy shares two life-giving disciplines that help “always yes” volunteers find margin, joy, and balance. You will hear how Sabbath rest and intentional celebration can move you from burnout to sustainable service, plus a practical Q&A on making this work in real life and work.Key TakeawaysGod did not design you to live overloaded, overwhelmed, and exhausted.Sabbath is both a command and a gift. It is meant to come first so your work flows from rest.Rest renews joy, relationships, and impact. You serve from overflow rather than empty.Celebration is a spiritual practice. Joy and gratitude strengthen service.Small margins matter. Arrive a few minutes early. Leave space between meetings. Build simple pauses into your day.In nontraditional schedules, take rest whenever the window opens. Treat it as a first priority when possible.Timestamps(0:00) Intro(1:11) My Volunteer Addiction(11:04) The Discipline of Rest(30:11) The Discipline of Celebration(38:26) Q&A Section(39:32) Question 1(43:12) Question 2(47:57) Question 3(52:13) Question 4(53:50) Final ThoughtsScripture MentionedIsaiah 30:15Isaiah 58:13–14Psalm 23Psalm 150Matthew 11:28–30Hebrews 4:9–11Books MentionedMargin by Richard SwensonIf you found this helpful, please share the episode with a friend! Subscribe to Space for Life for more conversations on living with margin and purpose.