Renewal As A Way Of Life
“ 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” —Romans 12:11
“ 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men.” —Colossians 3:23
“ 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” —Ecclesiastes 9:10
“ 8 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.” —2nd Corinthians 1:8
“ 16 We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” —2nd Corinthians 4:16
First Essential Rhythm – Practice the Presence of God
“ 29 He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. 30 Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. 31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” —Isaiah 40:29-31
“ 4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you.” —John 15:4
Second Essential Rhythm – Engage in Steadfast Worship
“ 1 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. 2 It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” —Psalm 92:1-2
“ 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” —Colossians 3:2
“ 4 David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep… 6 But David found strength in the Lord his God.” —1st Samuel 30:4,6
“That man is perfect in faith who can come to God in the utter dearth of his feelings and desires, without a glow or an aspiration, with the weight of low thoughts, failures, neglects, and wandering forgetfulness, and say to Him, ‘Thou art my refuge.’” —George MacDonald, “Unspoken Sermons”
Third Essential Rhythm – Immerse Yourself in the Word of God
“ 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” —Romans 12:2
“ 12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” —Hebrews 4:12
“ 18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing!” —Isaiah 43:18-19