Mission Community Guide • Week of 11/1
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Introduction
Many of us are eager to develop our relationship with God. The problem, however, is that we can’t seem to stop long enough to be with him. And if we aren’t busy, we feel guilty that we are wasting time and not being productive. It is like being addicted—not to drugs or alcohol—but inside present-day Christianity, the Daily Office and Sabbath are groundbreaking, countercultural acts that go against the grain of our fast-paced Western culture. Stopping for the Daily Office and Sabbath is not meant to add another “to-do” to our already busy schedules. It is the resetting of our entire lives toward a new destination—God himself. These practices enable us to stay attuned to God’s presence throughout our days and weeks.
Discussion Questions
On a scale of 1 to 10 (1= least busy to 10 = very busy), how busy are you? And where on the scale would you like to be?
What is one practice you do on a daily/weekly basis that helps you stay connected to God?
What is one small step you can take to begin to incorporate Sabbath as a spiritual formation practice?