RULE OF LIFE RESOURCES
“A rule of life is a schedule and set of practices and relational rhythms that help us create space in our busy world for us to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did—to live “to the full” ( John 10v10) in his kingdom, and in alignment with our deepest passions and priorities.” - Practicing the Way Website
Things to remember
Love is the metric
The Spiritual Practices are how we are shaped into the image of Jesus.
Training instead of Trying
How to create a rule of life
Start by praying and spending time with God. Ask God things like: What can I grow in, what are you calling me to do, what can I do better, and what are things in my life that I need to get rid of or do less of to make space for what is truly important?
Create a schedule of daily, weekly, monthly rhythms and habits, as well as some sort of vision statement for what you are trying to achieve. (Example down below)
Consider adding something to your rule of life to combat the addiction of our smartphones and technology.
Be conscious to start where you are at, not where you should be.
When you fail, continue to come back to the way of Jesus. “There is no formation without repetition” - John Mark Comer
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Example of a Rule of Life vision statement. This example is from the Practicing the Way book.
1. A community of rest in a culture of hurry and exhaustion, through the practice of Sabbath.
2. A community of peace and quiet in a culture of anxiety and noise, through the practice of solitude.
3. A community of communion with God in a culture of distraction and escapism, through the practice of prayer.
4. A community of love and depth in a culture of individualism and superficiality, through the practice of community.
5. A community of courageous fidelity to orthodoxy in a culture of ideological compromise, through the practice of Scripture.
6. A community of holiness in a culture of indulgence and immorality, through the practice of fasting.
7. A community of contentment in a culture of consumerism, through the practice of generosity.
8. A community of justice, mercy, and reconciliation in a culture of injustice and division, through the practice of service.
9. A community of hospitality in a culture of hostility, through the practice of witness.
Example of a Rule of Life
