Introduction: 4 Pillars of Spiritual Formation
What does it mean to you to be fully alive? Well, as a follower of Jesus, becoming fully alive involves Remaining in Jesus, Reordering my loves around him, Engaging with other believers and people in the crowds, as we’re going to see, and then Serving others. And so there’s four key realities here: remaining, reordering, engaging, and serving. The acrostic there is: R R E S.
- Remaining
- Reordering
- Engaging
- Serving
Spiritual Formation Introduction:
Questions for reflection:
- How do you practice remaining in Jesus, reordering your loves, engaging with others, and serving?
- When have you felt “fully alive” in your faith? What contributed to that feeling?
- What priorities in your life might need realignment?
Pillar 1: Remaining
Questions for reflection:
- How do you remain in Jesus’ love in your daily life?
- What barriers might be preventing you from experiencing a deeper connection with Jesus?
- How does the concept of “continuous inner abiding” resonate with your own spiritual journey?
Pillar 2: Reordering
Questions for reflection:
- What does it mean to take on Jesus’ yoke and find rest?
- How can you identify and reorder disordered loves in your life?
- In what ways can you intentionally spend time with Jesus to become more like Him?
Pillar 3: Engaging
Questions for reflection:
- How do you engage with people not like yourself in your daily life?
- What challenges do you face when trying to love those who are different from you?
- How can you balance spending time with Jesus and engaging with the broader community?
Pillar 4: Serving
Questions for reflection:
- How do you serve others in your daily life?
- What does it mean to you to practice the presence of God?
- How can you find and live out your calling in the name of Jesus?