Many media outlets seem determined to push the idea of Sunday as the ultimate “reset” day, framing it as essential for rest, reflection, and preparation for the week ahead. Through lifestyle articles, wellness segments, and social media trends, they promote Sunday as the cornerstone of work-life balance. While this may seem like harmless advice, it also raises questions about the deeper motivations behind this push—whether it’s a strategic effort to revive traditional Sunday observance or even an attempt to align society with the ideologies of Sunday-keeping churches.
PopSugar is an American media and technology website owned by Vox Media, Inc., a mass media company that runs many online brands, including SB Nation and The Verge. On January 31, 2025, PopSugar published an article titled “The Ultimate ‘Sunday Reset’ Checklist to Prepare for the Week Ahead,” which pushed a narrative encouraging society to embrace Sunday as a culturally significant day, reinforcing its role as the foundation for a well-balanced and healthy life.
PopSugar published the following:
• “Who said Sunday isn’t a day for rest and relaxation? We can’t stop time marching forward, but we can reframe the end of the weekend from something to dread to a chance to recharge, reconnect with ourselves, and plan for the week ahead.” [1]
• “A reset could look like pretty much anything restorative—the only rule is that you set aside some time for yourself.” [1]
• “Screens can feel inescapable during the workweek, so give your eyes and brain a chance to rest by finding some time to unplug.” [1]
• “Quick, easy breakfasts are the norm during the work week, so consider Sunday your chance to really settle in for a slow, relaxing meal.” [1]
• “Incorporating movement into your Sunday sets you on the right path for the week. Being outside is beneficial for both the mind and body, so call a friend to meet for a walk or go on a solo stroll.” [1]
• “Don’t neglect your body when it comes to relaxing, too. Add one special step to your skin- or body-care routine on Sunday, because you deserve it.” [1]
• “Remember that your Sunday reset doesn’t have to be all work and no play—make some time to stay current with your shows, too. Watch the latest episode of ‘Severance’ or listen to ‘Las Culturistas’.” [1]
• “It’s easy to miss important correspondence via snail mail if you don’t check it every day, so sort through any letters, bills, or other important documents in your mailbox on Sunday.” [1]
• “Experts do recommend washing sheets and towels weekly to prevent the buildup of sweat and oils, so why not make this task, with high reward, part of your Sunday reset?” [1]
Every day, we are bombarded with messages from “scientific” experts, religious leaders, and lifestyle coaches telling us why we need to embrace Sunday and make it special. Religious figures emphasize its sacredness as a day of worship and rest, urging us to set it aside for spiritual reflection. Health experts argue that taking a break on Sunday is essential for mental and physical well-being, helping us recharge for the week ahead. Even media commentators stress the importance of Sunday as a time for family, community, and slowing down in an increasingly fast-paced world. Whether through sermons, self-help guides, or social media influencers promoting Sunday, the pressure to honor this day in a meaningful way is everywhere.
No matter how many times we are told that Sunday is special and needs to be revered, the truth remains that it is not more meaningful than any of the other six days of creation week. Nowhere in Scripture is Sunday set apart as a holy day, yet we are constantly bombarded with messages urging us to honor it above all others. This relentless push is part of a larger, ongoing campaign to establish Sunday as the universal day of worship and rest, laying the groundwork for a future crisis surrounding the mark of the beast.
The effort to elevate Sunday is part of a calculated push to shift global observance away from God’s true Sabbath and enforce a counterfeit system of worship. Saturday is the true Lord’s Day, the biblical Sabbath that was established at creation, reaffirmed in the Ten Commandments, and never changed by God. It is an eternal sign between God and His people (Exodus 31:13), a day of rest and worship that Jesus Himself honored and that will continue in the new earth (Isaiah 66:22-23).
Despite this, Rome has introduced a counterfeit Sabbath—Sunday—in an attempt to change God’s law and lead people into disobedience (Daniel 7:25). This man-made tradition has been enforced through history by religious and civil authorities, not by divine command. Saturday, the seventh-day Sabbath, is the seal of God, signifying His authority as Creator and His covenant with His people, while Sunday, a man-made day of worship, will be the mark of the beast—a counterfeit system of authority that seeks to replace God’s word with human tradition.
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[1] https://www.popsugar.com/home/sunday-reset-checklist-49342396
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