I choose to enter God’s presence daily through prayer, Scripture, silence, and awareness.
Begin each day with a prayer of availability: “Here I am, Lord. I belong to You. Lead me.”
(Aligns with Ignatian Suscipe)
Scripture Immersion - Engage Scripture through slow, reflective reading
(Bible App Devotionals, Lectio Divina).
Gospel-Centered Life Prayer - Pray through the Gospel-centered prayer as identity realignment.
Moments of Silence - Practice 2–5 minutes of silence, listening with the heart.
(“Be still and know…”)
Presence Breaks - Throughout the day, pause and say: “Holy Spirit, I am noticing You.”
Ignatian Examen - Review the day with God:
One, become aware of God's presence. God, I believe that at this moment, I am in your presence, and you are loving me.
Two, review the day with gratitude. God, you know my needs better than I know them. Give me your light and your help to see how you have been with me.
Three, pay attention to your emotions. God help me to be grateful for the moments when people or moments have affirmed me and challenged me. Help me to see how I have responded, and whether I have been kind to others, and open to growth.
Four, choose one feature of the day and pray from it. God, forgive me for when I've not done my best or have failed to treat others well, encourage me, guide me, and continue to bless me.
Five, look toward tomorrow. As I look to the remainder of this day, make me aware that you are with me. Show me how to be the person you want me to be.
Fall asleep in awareness of His love.
I choose to open my life to the Spirit’s transforming work in heart, mind, body, and soul.
• Confession & Realignment
Practice short daily confession:
“I am a sinner in need of grace. Jesus, make me whole.”
• Gratitude Practice
Name three good gifts each day.
• Healing Through Truth
Identify lies, replace with Scripture truths.
• Scripture Meditation
Meditate on one verse or theme per day.
• Intentional Input
Engage resources that deepen wisdom:
BibleProject, Comer, Ignatian materials, Logos notes.
• Weekly Reflective Journaling
Document how God is forming you.
• Stewardship of Health
Move your body daily—walk, bike, disc golf, work outdoors.
• Rest + Sabbath Rhythm
One day weekly for rest, worship, delight, and renewal.
(No productivity identity.)
• Limits + Simplicity
Practice saying no to hurry, clutter, and emotional overload.
I choose to join Jesus’ work through love, service, generosity, and presence.
• Intentional Relationships
Invest deeply in the people God has entrusted to you
(“my people” list).
• Kingdom Conversations
Create space for deeper, meaningful faith discussions.
• Serve With the Heart of Christ
Approach ministry with humility, wisdom, listening, and love.
• Daily Availability
Ask, “Lord, who are You sending me to today?”
• Use Your Gifts
Teach, coach, shepherd, encourage—use your spiritual and natural gifts to build others up.
• Live the Gospel With Pattern
Justice, kindness, humility (Micah 6:8), love your neighbor.
• Open Hands
Give freely of time, encouragement, attention, and resources.
• Hospitality
Create space for others—home, table, presence, conversation.
I choose sustainable patterns (consistency, congruency, capacity), not perfection.
Sabbath
Deeper Bible study / Logos work
Longer prayer walk, examen, or retreat moment
Engagement in community or life group
Half-day spiritual retreat
Personal reflection using your Rule of Life
Review goals in light of the Spirit’s leading
A spiritual retreat or guided reflection
Revisit and adjust this Rule of Life
Seek God for the next season of calling
This Rule of Life is not a law.
It is a trellis that supports the life of Jesus in me.
It serves my apprenticeship to Jesus—to be with Him, become like Him, and do what He did.
I hold it with open hands, guided by the Holy Spirit.