Spiritual Rhythms in My Life

Some challenges come with ordering my life to the spiritual rhythms as a servant leader. The Rhythm of Work and Rest, for example, is fundamental to our well-being but more often than not, as a ministry leader among the youths, I go against it. Sabbath-keeping was a rhythm that God gave to help everyone rest and replenish the energy in the body.[footnoteRef:1] However, on the Sabbath Day, I am busy because of the many plans that I have scheduled. The church itself has become somewhat an obstacle to living up to the discipline associated with the Sabbath Day. This is because of the many youth events, which take up most of my time on this day. Being caught up in the bondage of busyness is a major challenge because I am driven to succeed as anyone else. This may not be wrong but what I do to make it happen is why ordering my life to the spiritual rhythms becomes a challenge. [1: Barton, Ruth Haley. Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God. InterVarsity Press, 2018.]

Alternatively, there are significant benefits of ordering my life with spiritual rhythms as a leader in the church's ministry. The Rhythm of Engagement and Retreat has a lot of advantages in my life because when I get so much involved in and give my best energy while serving in the ministry, I also find time to re-strategize and tend my wounds....

The rhythms of silence and stillness also help me think of answers that I should give and remind me of the importance of waiting on God. Self-knowledge and examination have also enabled me to engage in the rhythm that helps me acknowledge God's transformations in my life.[footnoteRef:2] By...…process my thoughts. All these changes can help me assimilate the rhythms. [5: Peltonen, Tuomo. Spirituality and religion in organizing: Beyond secular leadership. Springer, 2017.]

From my field of experience, I am learning the impact of these spiritual rhythms in my life from two angles. First, when I follow the discipline behind the rhythms, I can take care of my soul and make this a priority. When I do this, I am getting myself involved with things that are life-giving and renewing. This means that the other people we lead will want to emulate us, strengthening the whole community.

According to Topic four, I will apply the rhythm of work and rest to my daily life throughout the remainder of the course as commanded in the book of Exodus in the Bible. This means that I will be following the example of Jesus Christ, who observed the rhythm. It will involve setting boundaries and not substituting chores and errands in…