Rhythms & Spiritual Practices

Here are some practical resources for spiritual practices that you might consider using as part of the “RHYTHMS” sermon series.

“RHYTHMS” sermon series

Spiritual practices are not supposed to be tedious or difficult. Instead, they are accessible tools to help us attend to the presence of God in the midst of everyday realities. Here are some practical resources for spiritual practices that you might consider using as part of the “RHYTHMS” sermon series.

Additionally, for the younger ones among us, our KIDS AND FAMILIES GUIDE shares some simple and age-specific ideas to try incorporating into day-to-day life.

Discernment

A five-step Daily Examen and further Examen Resources

1. Become aware of God’s presence.
2. Review the day with gratitude.
3. Pay attention to your emotions.
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it.
5. Look toward tomorrow.

A Guided Prayer of Examen…

by Fuller Youth Institute

“Reimagining the Examen”

Book and app

Gratitude

A Daily Poem of Gratitude…

1. When the Sun Returns by Sarah Browning
2. A Song of Praises by Robert Siegel
3. Psalm by Marilyn Nelson
4. Find Me Lord by Ted Loder
5. Psalms 136
6. Your Welcome Invitation by John van de Laar
7. Harvest Prayer by John Birch

”Gifts and Gratitudes”

By Ann Voskamp

“Cultivating Gratitude for a Fuller Life”

An Online Guide