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A Rule of Life

Rhythm of
Renewal

Seven practices for learning to be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what Jesus did.

Practices for this moment

A trellis for healthy growth.

Throughout history, Christian communities have embraced a shared Rule of Life: a framework of spiritual practices and rhythms designed to help people grow in their journey with Jesus.

Rhythm of Renewal is a set of daily, weekly and monthly practices that shape our shared life. Together they spell R.E.N.E.W.A.L.

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R

Scripture

Read

Explore the practice →
E

Hospitality

Eat

Explore the practice →
N

Sent

Neighbour

Explore the practice →
E

Blessing

Empower

Explore the practice →
W

Daily Devotion

Worship

Explore the practice →
A

Sabbath

Abide

Explore the practice →
L

Prayer, Silence & Solitude

Listen

Explore the practice →

Next steps

Building your Rule of Life

“Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”Jesus, Matthew 11:29 (MSG)
  1. Step 1Look over the Rule of Life chart and consider how it could fit the different areas of your life.
  2. Step 2Prayerfully reflect on which practices are already part of your rhythms and which need more attention.
  3. Step 3Draft a simple rule using the chart, choosing rhythms that fit you, your family or your community.
  4. Step 4Try it for several weeks. Notice what brings life, what drains you and what may need to change.
  5. Step 5Revise your rule and commit to it for a season, making space to reflect on how it is forming you.

Make it your own

Start with a simple, life-giving rhythm.

This is not a rigid, one-size-fits-all set of rules. Adapt, reshape and improvise as you discover what helps you become a person of love, joy and peace in the kingdom of God.

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