A "Rule of Life" or Predictable Practices is less about rules and more about cooperating with the Holy Spirit through participating in practices that Jesus did. These practices are life-giving ways in which we connect with God and put ourselves in God's hands to be shaped by Him.

We are highlighting a number of practices, but the list is not exhaustive. These are placed in four buckets: prayer, rest, relationships, and work/activity.

PRAYER: We become a community of communion with God in a culture of distraction and escapism through various practices of prayer.

• Scripture
• Solitude
• Fasting
• Prayer (communication and communing with God)
• Listen to Worship Music

REST: We become a community of rest in a culture of hurry and exhaustion through restful practices.

• Sabbath
• Good Sleep
• Set Aside Digital Devices
• Go on a Nature Stroll
• Go on a Retreat

RELATIONSHIPS: We become a community of love and depth in a culture of individualism and superficiality through relational practices.

• Community
• Enjoying Meals with Others
• Gather to Worship God
• Participate in a Group
• Throw Parties

ACTIVITY/WORK: We become a good news community of justice, hospitality, and contentment in a culture of division, discontentment, and hostility through practices of work/activity.

• Witness
• Generosity
• Service
• Not So Random Acts of Kindness
• Simplify Life & Give Stuff Away

What would it look like to begin to put a practice from each bucket in your schedule? Is something a daily practice? Weekly? Monthly? Yearly?

What could you stop doing that may not be helpful or may be taking time from something better?

For a fantastic free resource go to PRACTICING THE WAY and set up a free account and use the My Rule of Life builder.

In addition we shared a resource that is available at the Welcome Table at the Watermark Hub.