Things Celtic
August 30, 2008
The foundational commitment of missional order is to punctuate our days (therefore, our lives) with special times of paying closer attention to God. We are learning through this commitment how precious a gift time is. So precious it should not be wasted on trivial pursuits. So precious that it governs my intentional conversation with the Father.
This is sacred Rhythm: Four times of prayer at 4 designated intervals each day. The intervals are: morning prayer between 6-9 a.m., midday prayer between 11-2, evening prayer between 5-8, and compline just before bed. This way of life gives a rhythm to the day. A rhythm that is made sacred or holy by the content or substance that shapes it, i.e. prayer.
Through this common commitment we will be able to respond to God frequently and intentionally. We are often tempted to resist this seemingly rigid way of life. And we do resist. But we have found that one of the best ways to pray ceaselessly (1 Thess 5:17) is to pray at regular times each day.
Have you used this sacred rhythm way of praying before and care to share a bit? What aids have you used?
Our missional order recommends Celtic Daily Prayer (http://www.northumbriacommunity.org/) for the next three months.
How do you do ceaseless praying?
Join us as we experiment together with organizing our day around 4 times of prayer?
Getting Started
August 29, 2008
Missional Order exists to help you establish rhythms in your life that will, by grace, help you walk more closely with Jesus and connect you with others who are trying to do the same. The main challenge to an online community like this is, quite simply, the distance and anonymity of the internet. That’s why we’re convinced that this site will become useful to you primarily as you network with other believers and encourage each other to pursue the redemptive daily rhythms of the missio dei.
At this point, the best way to get involved in the conversations here is to interact in the comments section of any and every post that sparks your interest or triggers your curiosity. So go ahead and speak your mind. We pray this e-forum will help you build friendships with people who are walking down the same path you are.
If Missional Order resonates with you, be sure to visit often to take advantage of the weekly “blog rhythm” or posting schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: “Sacred Rhythm”
Tuesday: “Continuous Formation”
Thursday: “Participation in the Missio Dei”
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