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The Question then isn't how do we avoid the culture? 
But How can we thrive within this culture? 

ENTER THE WAY OF THE KINGDOM.



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Jesus sets the EXAMPLE of putting intentionality into Spiritual formation.   ​These habits are known as Spiritual Practices

ALONE | TOGETHER | STOP | ENGAGE 

Knowing how God has designed you is crucial to this. Looking at some of these practices we will be drawn to some and not drawn to others. And that is fine, but all of these are super important.


how Do you most enjoy God?

How you most closely connect with him?

how he recharges your soul?

Naturalists: Loving God outdoors 
Sensates: Loving God with the Senses
Traditionalists: Loving God through ritual and symbol
Ascetics: Loving God in Solitude and Simplicity
Activists: Loving God through Confrontation
Caregivers: Loving God by loving others
Enthusiasts: Loving God with Mystery and Celebration
Contemplatives: Loving God though Adoration
Intellectuals: Loving God with your Mind 

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When COming into Spiritual Practices,
​keep in mind...
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​It takes intentional effort. This is going to be hard  - We live in a culture where Comfort is King And Effort is the enemy. 
  • Following Jesus Is not Comfortable - dealing with a lot of Inner work - Loving those no one else wants to - lovingly speaking truth even when it hurts…
  • And it will take Effort - Dying to yourself, having self control, enduring, persevering, loving enemies, seeking first the Kingdom… These things don’t come naturally. ​​

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​​A Balanced Approach (3 things to keep in mind as we track along) 
  • Knowing your personality (how God has wired you, designed you - knowing how you best connect with God, energy levels, coping mechanisms... )
  • Knowing your season of life (where God has you, realistic expectations and gracious in you personal convictions)
  • Knowing your level of Apprenticeship (as apprentices of Jesus there is a process, a maturing…  some been Apprentices for years - yet living and acting as though they are 1st year Apprentices… only able to or willing to sweep up the shop) 
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​Spirit Dependence - It is called Spiritual Practices for a reason - Apart from the Spirit we can do nothing. 
  • We need him to work through us and to empower us. 
  • We need him to point us to the truth of who God is, what he has done and who we are in light of that. ​

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