Church at the Shores
Benedict: Rooted in the Love of God
Throughout history, God has raised up ordinary people to carry out extraordinary work for His Kingdom. They were not perfect. They wrestled with doubts, walked through suffering, and often stood alone, but they remained faithful. We will let their stories inspire our story.
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Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Saturday 7:00 PM
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A monastery is a community of people who commit their lives to prayer, work, and spiritual formation, living together under a shared rule of life.
“Prefer nothing to the love of Christ.” - Benedict or Nursia
Our lives begin to be transformed when we allow ourselves to be deeply rooted in the love of God
God doesn’t love some future version of you. He loves you right here, right now, as you are. And that love is proven in the person of Jesus.
KEY QUESTION
What does it look like to live today as someone deeply loved by God, not in your head, but in your heart, your body, and your schedule?
What does it look like to live today as someone deeply loved by God, not in your head, but in your heart, your body, and your schedule?
KEY PRACTICE
Rule of Life: A Rule of Life is an intentional, conscious plan to keep God at the center of everything we do.
Consider writing three habits under each section.
PRAYER
REST
WORK
RELATIONSHIPS
Rule of Life: A Rule of Life is an intentional, conscious plan to keep God at the center of everything we do.
Consider writing three habits under each section.
PRAYER
REST
WORK
RELATIONSHIPS
These questions are here to help you lead a great small group. Whether you meet at home, at work, or at church, use this simple practice:
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
GROUP QUESTION FOR TODAY'S MESSAGE
What’s one thing that helps remind you that you’re loved by God or by others on hard days?
What stood out to you about Benedict's life?
Jesus compares His love for us to the Father’s love for Him. What do you think that kind of love looks or feels like?
Do you tend to live for God’s love or from God’s love? What’s the difference, and how can you tell?
If you were to build or refresh your own Rule of Life, what’s one simple practice you would want to begin or return to this week?
What’s one thing that helps remind you that you’re loved by God or by others on hard days?
What stood out to you about Benedict's life?
Jesus compares His love for us to the Father’s love for Him. What do you think that kind of love looks or feels like?
Do you tend to live for God’s love or from God’s love? What’s the difference, and how can you tell?
If you were to build or refresh your own Rule of Life, what’s one simple practice you would want to begin or return to this week?