Feeling under pressure, anxious, or burned out? Searching for rest?
We live in an anxious and fretful world.
Stress-related illnesses are on the increase, resulting in over 10 million working days being lost last year in the UK.
Social structures are breaking down and the demands of the workplace are escalating.
We live in days of record prosperity compared to previous generations, but despite the claims of the advertising industry,
our new acquisitions are not bringing the promised well-being.
Stress-related illnesses are on the increase, resulting in over 10 million working days being lost last year in the UK.
Social structures are breaking down and the demands of the workplace are escalating.
We live in days of record prosperity compared to previous generations, but despite the claims of the advertising industry,
our new acquisitions are not bringing the promised well-being.
Welcome to Rhythms of Grace...
...a website specially designed to offer long-term solutions to stress, encouragement to those who feel burned out, and guidance to those searching for peace.
HOPE FOR THE HURTINGA Special Welcome!
There are many hurting people at the moment, wounded by the effects of the pandemic, the fallout from current political situations, or a host of other problems—including huge numbers deeply hurt by the actions of fellow Christians. Perhaps you are among them? Can I urge you to run towards the Lord, not away from Him? Run to Him with your questions, your doubts, your distress. To each of you—no exceptions—Jesus offers healing and restoration, even if your broken heart is the result of your own actions or poor choices. 
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The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendour. [Isaiah 61:1-3] |
Jesus was quite clear; He came to heal the broken hearted and set the oppressed free. Physical wounds, if they are left unattended, fester and bring disease to the body. It is the same with wounds to the soul, if untreated they cause a root of bitterness to grow within which starts to defile not only ourselves, but everything around us [Hebrews 12:15].
In the midst of the present noise Jesus is offering an invitation—to come to Him for restoration.
Sadly, I can’t invite you home to minister His love and grace, instead I would like to offer this website as a place to rest and receive healing.
There are many resources here to help you, but in particular it is my prayer that as you enter, the sense of His peace and love will steal over you; that as you explore—even the old familiar paths—rivers of grace will wash over you, and that in this virtual meeting-place you will experience the comfort of the Lord’s presence.
I also offer you the articles below to help on your journey:
In the midst of the present noise Jesus is offering an invitation—to come to Him for restoration.
Sadly, I can’t invite you home to minister His love and grace, instead I would like to offer this website as a place to rest and receive healing.
There are many resources here to help you, but in particular it is my prayer that as you enter, the sense of His peace and love will steal over you; that as you explore—even the old familiar paths—rivers of grace will wash over you, and that in this virtual meeting-place you will experience the comfort of the Lord’s presence.
I also offer you the articles below to help on your journey:
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And this 'Bread for the Journey' blog series 'A Hope-filled Year'.
If you have been blessed by your visit to Rhythms of Grace, please share this invitation with family and friends and let the healing rivers flow…
God bless you,
Kate W
If you have been blessed by your visit to Rhythms of Grace, please share this invitation with family and friends and let the healing rivers flow…
God bless you,
Kate W
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FREE FROM FEAR
BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY BLOGNEW COLLECTION: A HOPE-FILLED YEAR |
Fear is the enemy of hope (see Hope Health Check post), it immobilises us and robs us of our inheritance and destiny as children of God. In addition, according to Harvard Medical School, 'anxiety (which is a manifestation of fear) has now been implicated in several chronic physical illnesses, including heart disease, respiratory disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions.'*
To walk in faith and hope we have to deal with the issue of fear. (Obviously I’m not talking about the healthy fear which keeps us safe, or the biblical fear of the Lord.) Fear is actually a different sort of faith—faith in negative outcomes, faith in lies presented by the Evil One, faith in an adverse future... Blog post at 7pm every Friday.
Next week: Change Your Way of Thinking: Stop Believing the Lie |
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Special greetings to new visitors!
A big welcome to a new-look Rhythms of Grace website, recently relaunched, with a multitude of important features, to help you in your quest, including
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Do take time to browse. The site is easily navigated through the buttons at the top of the page. However, there is such a wealth of material, to get the greatest benefit I suggest you start at the beginning, with a bit about my story, and an introduction to the site, and then work through steadily, page by page. Picture links on each page will conduct you to the next stage.
Start your journey here...
A PERSONAL WELCOME
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INTRODUCTION TO A JOURNEY INTO REST AND PEACE
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I need your help...
- Please take some time to give me some feedback. I really want to know what you think. You can use the contact box at the bottom of the page.
- Please recommend Rhythms of Grace to your friends, and on social media. There are quotes on most pages to click-to-tweet; there is a new 'Pin This' section in the tabs above, and most pictures can be shared on Pinterest, and individual pages can be shared on Facebook by copying the page address (URL) and pasting into a Facebook post. The buttons below will share the website as a whole.
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- Please tell me about any textual errors, or any links which don't work. (Make sure you include the page name where the issue is found, so I can deal with it!) Again, please use the contact button at the bottom of the page.
A note on resources...
‘Rhythms of Grace’ supplies a diverse selection of resources, which are selected for their specific contributions to a particular page theme. In addition, 'On My Bookshelf' gives a variety of personal book recommendations; books which have greatly added to my faith-journey.
I honour each person represented for blessing me on my faith-journey; however, it is important to say I am not affiliated with any of them, and an endorsement of every aspect of the theology or world-view of a particular ministry is not implied.
Through the blessing of the internet, there is a wealth of Christian resource available to us—and many partisan views are expressed, some of which are horrifyingly judgemental. My encouragement is for us to view it all as a banquet— we don’t have to eat everything to have a good meal, nor should we reject the whole thing because there are elements we don’t like. The best of Christendom belongs to us—let’s enjoy it!
I honour each person represented for blessing me on my faith-journey; however, it is important to say I am not affiliated with any of them, and an endorsement of every aspect of the theology or world-view of a particular ministry is not implied.
Through the blessing of the internet, there is a wealth of Christian resource available to us—and many partisan views are expressed, some of which are horrifyingly judgemental. My encouragement is for us to view it all as a banquet— we don’t have to eat everything to have a good meal, nor should we reject the whole thing because there are elements we don’t like. The best of Christendom belongs to us—let’s enjoy it!
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[Photo credits: Katie Mourn (welcome sign); Carolyn V (welcome teapot); Bruce Mars (man at window);
Daniel Gonzalez (girl with map); Da Kraplak (typewriter) @ Unsplash, with thanks.]
Daniel Gonzalez (girl with map); Da Kraplak (typewriter) @ Unsplash, with thanks.]
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