RestSýnishorn

Rhythms Of Grace

Life is busy and we seem to be constantly moving on to the next thing. However, Jesus invites us to walk and work with our hearts tuned in to His way of rest-filled living. I’ve learned to take time at the end of each day to reflect back over my day with the reflective tool used by Christians for centuries called the Daily Examen (below).

The first two questions help me reflect with thankfulness on my day and take time to recall the way I’ve seen God through people who love me, and through nature. The third question allows me to consider where I’ve not experienced peace in my day and it’s important to reflect and pay attention to whether I’m living with well-balanced expectations of work and rest. The final two questions remind me to pray for others I’ve met in my day and then end by asking God to help me live with His grace.

Look at the questions and ask God to help you find the rest you need one day at a time.

1. Where did I see God in my day and when did I keep company with Jesus?

2. What am I thankful for?

3. Where did I experience something forced or ill-fitting?

4. What can I pray about from my day?

5. How can I ask God to help me recover my life and live in restful rhythms of unforced grace?

Written by KATH HENRY