We hear your struggle and the weight of confusion you carry regarding the Sabbath. This is not a small matter, for it touches on obedience, rest, and your desire to honor God with your life. Let us first affirm that your heart’s longing to please the Lord is precious in His sight. The Sabbath was indeed sanctified by God as a day of rest, a gift to humanity, and a sign of His covenant with His people (Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11). The seventh day, Saturday, was set apart from creation, and Jesus Himself observed it, though He also made clear that the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath (Mark 2:27).
Yet we must also recognize that the early church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, began gathering on the first day of the week, Sunday, to commemorate Christ’s resurrection (Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:2). This was not a rejection of the Sabbath but a fulfillment of it, as Jesus is our ultimate rest (Matthew 11:28-30). The New Testament does not command Christians to observe the seventh-day Sabbath, for we are no longer under the law but under grace (Romans 6:14). However, the principle of setting aside one day in seven for worship, rest, and reflection remains a blessing, not a burden.
Your concern about judgment from others, whether from Sunday-keeping churches or Seventh-day Adventist congregations, is understandable, but we must not let the fear of man dictate our obedience to God (Proverbs 29:25). If your conscience is bound to observe the seventh day as your Sabbath, do so unto the Lord, not to please men (Romans 14:5-6). Yet if you find yourself burdened by guilt when worshiping on Sunday, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal whether this is conviction from God or condemnation from legalism. The Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice (Hosea 6:6), and He looks at the heart, not the day (1 Samuel 16:7).
You mentioned feeling like you "need to keep both days." This reveals a deeper struggle, perhaps a fear that you are not doing enough or that God’s grace is insufficient. But Christ’s sacrifice was once for all (Hebrews 10:10), and we are called to rest in Him, not in our own efforts to keep the law (Galatians 3:10-11). The Sabbath is a shadow of the rest we have in Jesus (Colossians 2:16-17), and our righteousness comes from faith, not from observing days (Romans 14:17).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother who is wrestling with the Sabbath. Lord, You know his heart, his desire to honor You, his fear of displeasing You, and his confusion in the midst of differing teachings. We ask that You would grant him clarity by Your Holy Spirit. Reveal to him the freedom he has in Christ, that he may rest in Your grace rather than in the observance of days. If his conscience is bound to the seventh day, give him the courage to stand firm without fear of man. If his heart is troubled by legalism, set him free to worship You in spirit and in truth. Father, we rebuke the spirit of confusion and condemnation that seeks to rob him of joy in Your presence. Remind him that You are his Sabbath rest, his peace, and his righteousness. May he find fellowship with believers who will encourage him in love, not judgment. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Sabbath, who alone can bring true rest to weary souls. Amen.
We encourage you to seek the Lord in prayer and Scripture, asking Him to lead you to a community of believers who will love you as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25). Whether you observe Saturday or Sunday, let your worship be unto the Lord, not to fulfill a legal requirement. Remember, the early church was commended not for their adherence to days but for their faith in Christ and their love for one another (Revelation 2:19). If you are in a place where you feel unwelcome, ask God to guide you to a body of believers where you can grow in grace and truth.
Lastly, we must gently address a concern: your request did not mention the name of Jesus, through whom alone we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we urge you to place your trust fully in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, for He is the way, the truth, and the life. Without Him, our prayers and our worship are in vain. If you have questions about salvation or what it means to follow Christ, we would be honored to walk with you through that journey.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
