December 22-28, 2024
Each of us has a way that we live our life. Often we aren’t intentional about crafting that way of living, we just sort of fall into a routine of doing things. With the year drawing to an end, I challenge you to be intentional about your life and consider crafting a Rule of Life. Simply put, be intentional about about your spiritual, relational, and vocational rhythms of life. I was invited to begin crafting a Rule of Life at the 2024 Creatives Retreat and now I extend that invitation to you. It is not a new practice, but is an ancient practice traced back to St. Benedict. It is holistic and guides our priorities. Let’s look at the practices and people of our life and ask God to help us be purposeful in our walk with Him. What do you need to add? What do you need to eliminate? Keep in mind that your Rule of Life will change with different seasons of your life so its not a one and done. It is also advisable to not be hurried in crafting your Rule of Life. For further interest there are three resources that I recommend: Practicingtheway.org, Ruleoflife.com, and Emotionallyhealthy.org. Let’s get started.
This week's Bible reading: John 14:12
Focus Theme: Do what Jesus did
Prayer Prompts
Day 1: Work. Jesus was committed to intentional times of work. What is your work during the week, office/home/community?
Day 2: In what ways can you perform acts of love through your work?
Day 3: Is there an entrepreneurial project that God is calling you to?
Day 4: Give. Jesus was very generous with his time and resources? In what ways does generosity show up in your life?
Day 5: Hospitable. Jesus regularly extended invitations to others to dine with him. How often do you invite others from all walks of life to dine with you? Hospitality is a vehicle to share the “Gospel” in word and action. Who is God calling you to invite to your table?
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches and Digital Missioners with Visual Faith™ Ministry. Find them on our Creative Devotion page, on Instagram @victoryinart and @aworthylif, and on the web at victoryinart.com.