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February 15, 2026 - For the Church at the St. John Church of Christ
Spiritual discipline: Rule for Life #2
A rule of life honors your limits and God-given longings. It mitigates against grandiosity and must be written for who you are, not for who you aren’t. It addresses your world, your sphere of influence, your fears of loss of productivity, your relationships. It takes into account where you need to stretch and change as well as where you are tired and need balance.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with a rule; it can easily be changed and revised, but should not be subject to whims. Allow yourself to settle into the rule so it has time to shape your life. Ultimately, a rule will help you love God more. If it becomes a legalistic way of earning points with God, it should be scrapped.
Before making a rule, take stock of your desires, natural rhythms, limits and times of closest connection to God. Some suggestions for things that could be in your rule of life:
- Dedicate every day (in the morning) for the glory of God, Confess my sins before I go to bed, Worship the Lord alone and with others, Practice the presence of God – sit in silence and solitude, Don’t hold grudges – forgive others, Eat sensibly, Pray for others, Get a Spiritual director and meet with them once a month, Give all my wandering thoughts to my Savior
A rule of life is a big step on the discipleship journey, but it can be very helpful. Start by adding one or two things to your rule and go from there.
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