our spiritual Rhythms

Spiritual disciplines help us stay centered on Jesus and live with purpose. They focus less on rigid rules and more on sustainable rhythms that shape our relationships with God, others, and our calling. We practice them because Jesus did—modeling both personal (inward) disciplines done alone, like private prayer, and interpersonal (outward) ones shared with others, like praying with the church. These habits, prescribed in Scripture, balance solitude with community to foster deep transformation.







“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them your servant is warned, and in keeping them, there is great reward.” (Ps. 19:7-11)


prayer

  • Pray without ceasing
  • Befriend silence
  • Allow Holy Scripture to shape our lives
  • Embrace contemplation


rest

  • Keep the sabbath
  • Eliminate hurry
  • Practice self-care
  • Receive God's limits as a gift

relationships

  • Point others to Jesus
  • Apply emotionally healthy practices to love well
  • Bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers

work

  • Lift up the overlooked and underserved.
  • Share our gifts generously
  • Savor the sacred in all things
  • Embrace all work as full-time

check this intro into spiritual disciplines