Maybe I spoke too soon when I wrote"Out of Rhythm"
because I do believe that I am learning still
"Unforced RHYTHMS of Grace"
I had another YV plan in draft, but chose the youth longer one
when I wrote that blog post & I should have chosen this 7 day one first:
"FIND YOUR RHYTHM: RETURN TO HEALTHY, NOT TO NORMAL"
(perhaps this is for the younger generations also)
provided by an initiative of Christian Vision (CV)a global Christian charity with evangelism at its heart calledyesHEis
Although I have not completed this short 7 day plan, each day has a theme with "simple, practical and healthy habits" so that we can "live the deep and meaningful life God intended" which means that it helps us develop a RHTHM that is more "intentional, balanced & healthy."
Right on the first day, they inspired me to continue with hopes to develop a more healthy RHYTHM with these words and perhaps you'll recognize some of it from the Scripture verses found in The Message of Matthew 11:29b-30:
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"Find & Explore Healthy Rhythms (day 1) "Your life has a rhythm. Whether you know it or not, your daily practices and habits create a rhythm. Your rhythm is the beat of your life & determines how you ultimately live. The question is, is your current rhythm intentional, balanced and healthy? Jesus invites each of us to learn His unforced rhythms of grace. He promised that He wouldn’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on us. Rather, a life kept in company with Him is a life lived freely & lightly. The problem is, life seems more stressed, fast-paced & tiring than what Jesus promises. It is as though the pressure to do more, post more & be more is stronger than our desire to learn His unforced rhythms of grace. It is as though we’ve got our wires crossed & priorities a little mixed up. If you were honest with yourself, would you say you are thriving or surviving? Does your life feel full of meaning & depth? If not, maybe it is time to slow down, trust God & begin to learn His unforced rhythms of grace. Maybe it is time to find your rhythm, explore healthy habits & commit to keeping company with Jesus.
Today, spend time contemplating your current rhythm & your current life pace. List out your current practices & habits and imagine what a more intentional and healthy rhythm could look like. A healthy rhythm isn’t about reaching perfection quickly. It is about committing to growth over time with Jesus by your side." ... |
{I'm sure that I should not share the entire first day (so I did leave out some) but my hope is that maybe it will capture you as it did me so that you consider doing this plan too.}
In other words, even without having completed this, I highly recommend.If only it had a prayer each day I'd guarantee my 5⭐️ rating
so I'm sharing this verse image prayer
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[image credit: YV]
3 John 1:2
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As I mentioned above, each day has a different focus (outlined below):
Day 2 - SOUL Spiritual Health
Day 3 - MIND Mental Health
Day 4 - BODY Physical Health
Day 5 - HEART Emotional Health
Day 6 - FRIENDS Relational Health
Day 7 - OTHERS Community Health |
Clearly, this is an all-inclusive package deal!
Each daily devotional with accompanying scriptures give you
simple practices to embrace to learn & grow in
God's
"... unforced RHYTHMS of Grace ..."
{of course, this could be expanded on, but the devotionals are brief/concise}
As an example, I will just enumerate the 3 simple practices given for Day 2 for our SOUL (Spiritual Health)
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"Read the Bible Daily" ...
- "Regular Prayer - a foundational habit ..."
- "Attend Church ..."
"While each of these practices may seem rudimentary, they are pivotal to a sustainable and healthy spiritual life." |
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Once again, I am sharing the Verses of "FOCUS ..." by C.C. Reaves for the
One Word this week:
RHYTHM
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"... Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:29b-30 MSG |
As we continue to learn together
and grow in Christ Jesus
intentionally
in all these areas
to become healthy and balanced
living freely and full with
less weight
as
Jesus
invites us to rest
& take His yoke upon us
so that we become less weary
and less burdened
because
His yoke is easy
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