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.
Let's Celebrate the Season of Fruitfulness
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In the countryside around where we live the hedgerows are bursting with a wild harvest: blackberries, rowan berries, crab apples, holly berries and rose hips are on colourful display, an essential food supply for the local wildlife—and a blessing for an experimental cook!
In tune with the season, I have been reflecting on the importance of fruitfulness, emphasised by Jesus in John 15.
In tune with the season, I have been reflecting on the importance of fruitfulness, emphasised by Jesus in John 15.
Fruitfulness for the Christian is the natural consequence of the life of God surging through us, and takes a number of forms, for example:
- Godly character [Luke 3:8; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9]
- Answered prayer [John 15:7-8]
- The specific works prepared for us [Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 1:10]
- A harvest from the Gospel [Colossians 1:6; Matthew 9:37; John 4:35; Mark 16:15]
- Spiritual children [Acts 14:21; 1 Corinthians 4:15; Genesis 1:26-28]
- Praise and worship [Hebrews 13:15]
But the one I was thinking particularly about last week, is the fruit which comes from hearing and applying the Word to our lives [Luke 8:4-15].
Jesus has paid an incredible price to set us free—a freedom we are to share with others. But freedom is a journey (see the present series of blog posts) not an event. We are told that it is through faith and patience we inherit the promises of God [Hebrews 6:12]; and Jesus in the ‘Parable of the Sower’ spoke of the need for persistence and commitment to see a harvest from the Word He has spoken to us [Luke 8:15].
Our world is creaking badly, with fear and despair rampant in our communities. It is time for the people of God to apply themselves to receiving all that Jesus has promised, in order that they can be good news in a desperate world.
Jasmin Jones, a London worship leader, sent me her beautiful new song, below, which focuses on this very topic. Why not take some time to meditate on the following scriptures, then listen to ‘It’s Time’ and let the Spirit inspire you?
Our world is creaking badly, with fear and despair rampant in our communities. It is time for the people of God to apply themselves to receiving all that Jesus has promised, in order that they can be good news in a desperate world.
Jasmin Jones, a London worship leader, sent me her beautiful new song, below, which focuses on this very topic. Why not take some time to meditate on the following scriptures, then listen to ‘It’s Time’ and let the Spirit inspire you?
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And if you have been blessed, do let Jasmin know in the comments section on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pH2naaD2Qcw
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Special greetings to new visitors!
A big welcome to Rhythms of Grace website, which has a multitude of important features to help you in your quest for peace, including a variety of printables, selected books and videos, and a weekly blog. 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.
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A PERSONAL WELCOME
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INTRODUCTION TO A JOURNEY INTO REST AND PEACE
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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!
Before you continue, let me pray for you...
Take a moment to linger, before you enter the site, and let the powerful words of this ancient blessing wash over you:
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
[Numbers 6:22-26]
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
[Numbers 6:22-26]
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