RULE OF LIFE
What is a Rule of Life?
A Rule of Life is an expression of our intention to cooperate with God’s work in us through our engagement with certain spiritual practices/disciplines. These practices/disciplines are spiritual habits that we are forming in order for God to form in us a character that loves God and our neighbor.
How do I make a Rule of Life?
Typically a Rule is organized into the frequency of spiritual practices (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly).
A Rule of Life should also account for the four directions of our growth in love: up, down, out, and in, with each representing a way that the Bible talks about our growth in love.​
Discern with the Lord where He is asking you to grow. Write down disciplines at the frequency you sense is best. Then offer your Rule of Life to the Lord.
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This is not about proving your worth to God or inducing guilt. If your Rule of Life becomes that, set it aside for a season.
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A discipleship group is a wonderful place to grow through reflection on how the Lord is growing you in love for Him and your neighbor.