Still lyfe

Decelerate

In this session we explore the great enemy of the spiritual life - hurry!

"For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it."
John Ortberg The Life You’ve Always Wanted

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Extract from the full session:

READ

As you read, look for one or two points that really impact you.

Luke 10. 38 – 42

Mary and Martha

38 The Lord and his disciples were travelling along and came to a village. When they got there, a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said. 40 Martha was worried about all that had to be done...

REFLECT

Take time discuss and share your thoughts on the what you’ve read

Setting the scene:

The village is Bethany – about two miles outside of Jerusalem. Martha, Mary and Lazarus lived together in the house. Martha is believed to be the owner of the house and the eldest sister – therefore she took on the role of being hostess.

RESPOND

As a group, create a challenge to help you respond to what you’ve read and discussed
... or try one of ours

Still lyfe challenge:

Develop a rhythm of slowing down throughout your day. Each time you make a coffee, use the time to pause and remember that God is with you.