Devotional

As you look back on your goals, what signs of progress can you celebrate? How will you celebrate the work God has done and increase your happiness in God today? As you look forward, what steps can you take to continue the journey?

Rule of Life Worksheet  Questions for Each Category What’s worked for you in this category already? How can you do more of that?What practices would help you become aware of God’s presence and love, provide the greatest nourishment, refreshment, and renewal, and help...

What habits work really well for you? What bright spots do you see in the habits that work well for you? How can you build on these bright spots as you develop your Rule of Life? What action will you take today to build on a bright spot as you practice your habits?

What habits have you enjoyed? Choose as many as you like. What did you enjoy about these habits? What habits have you struggled with? Choose as many as you like. What was hard for you with these habits? Be as specific as possible. What small step will you take today...

“Progress, not perfection.” What is challenging about this? How is this helpful as you plan for the future? “Smaller habits consistently over exceptional habits occasionally.” What is challenging about this? How is this helpful as you plan for the future? “Keep the...

How are you doing in the race right now? • I’ve got a good pace, running strong • A little tired, need a boost • Struggling, down, discouraged • Other What’s one thing in your life that you can toss aside so that you can run better? Who or what could help you succeed...

What can you do to deal with red light actions in your life?What is a yellow light action you can minimize?What is a green light action you can increase?What habit minimums can you set to keep your focus on Jesus?

What tends to distract you from what matters most?How can you keep your focus on Jesus?How will you simplify a habit practice, even just a little, to keep your focus on Jesus today?

Describe a time when you’ve been focused on the minors (habits, appearances, etc.) and lost sight of God.What reminds you to focus on justice, mercy, faithfulness, and happiness in God?

What kinds of movement do you enjoy? How can you build more of the movements you like into your life?What are some of the benefits of movement (mental, spiritual, and physical) that you’ve experienced?God created our bodies, and they belong to Him. How does this...

Food is a major theme in Scripture and a gift from God. Why do you think we sometimes tend to overlook this theme?Asheritah Ciuciu argues, “We can’t solve a spiritual problem with a physical solution.” How is what we eat a spiritual issue? How will you treat your...

Which of the reasons to care for your body resonate most with you?Are there any other reasons why you want to care for your body?What are some of your hopes for your physical health in the future?What action will you take today to move, eat, or rest as you care for...

When do you feel tempted to act as though “my soul matters, not my body”? How does a small action of caring for your body connect to the truth that your body and soul both matter to God? How do you feel when you think of spending eternity enjoying God’s creation as...

Are you tempted to think that God cares more about your soul than your body? What Scriptures, thoughts, or feelings cause you to remember God’s care for your body? How often do you typically think about God’s care for your body? What action will you take today to care...