LIFE OF RHYTHM

Life is amazing isn’t it? It’s a gift–full of adventure, purpose and joy?

It’s a great time to be alive!

Is that how you see it?

Or does life feel more like a grind? Something to be endured? Busy, chaotic and overwhelming at times? Perhaps it’s hard to see the way ahead.

The purpose of this blog is to share my journey of rediscovering life. Over the past fifteen years, I have been learning to live more slowly and intentionally, becoming more present to the moments that make up each day. In choosing to follow Jesus and build my life around Him, I have discovered the value of embracing CHANGE and cultivating simple rhythms that create space for God. I am learning what it means to abide in Him.

Please don’t think for a moment that I have life worked out–nothing could be further from the truth. I am still learning every day. But one thing I have discovered is this: the slower I travel through this world, the more I notice. And the more I notice, the more aware I become of God’s presence all around me.

My hope is that the lessons, practices and reflections shared here will encourage and inspire you in your own journey with Jesus.

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

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These two simple words from Jesus invite us into a new way of living–a way of discovering what it means to truly live life to the full.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.”

(John 10:10 – Berean Study Bible)

Through His life, Jesus demonstrated what life in the Kingdom of God could look like.

But choosing to follow Him is no easy decision. It is costly. It requires surrender–our dreams, our desires and ultimately our very lives–to Jesus.

So why would we choose to do such a thing?

Because I believe that by following Jesus discover the life we were created for: a life with time to be still, to be fully present and awake to the beauty and wonder of God’s presence all around us.

Does that feel like a life out of your reach? More like a dream than a reality?

Life is busy. Often chaotic. The demands never seem to stop. How could you ever find time to be still?

Before reading any further, pause for a moment.

Stop.

Take a few slow, deep breaths. Allow your mind to settle and your soul to become still. Then read these words from Jesus slowly. Read them again. And then once more. Let them fill your mind and begin to sink into your heart.

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

How do we escape the bonds of busyness and chaos and discover a way to live life to the full?

We go to Jesus.
We choose to follow Him, building our lives around Him and learning from Him.
We cultivate rhythms that help us to keep company with Him throughout our day. And as we do, we begin to learn the unforced rhythms of grace. We learn to live freely and lightly.

The invitation stands before us.

Will we choose to follow Him?

Will we realign our priorities, rearchitect our lives around His presence and embrace His way of living?

The choice is ours.

“A life built around God, shaped by slowness, simplicity, intentionality and sustainable rhythms, is a life that begins to experience the fullness Jesus promised.”
Simon Black – Founder of Life of Rhythm