SEMI CIRCLE FULL

The unique design for humanity is that our first full day of life is a day of rest. Our Creator demonstrates that part of our natural order is to rest. The idea was that were made like our creator.

In fact, Genesis tells us that we were made in His image. We were not made only for work or only for rest. They are all part of the order that he created out of the chaos. In the beginning, God created rhythms: morning and evening, breathing in and out, the seasons, rest and work. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 I am the vine you are the branches. Jesus shows us a better way by living a life that is balanced in healthy rhythms of rest and work. Our souls get out of balance and we’re never satisfied with what we achieve. But when we wrap our identity in what we produce, we’re sure to take it sideways or too far. The first command we’re given in Scripture is to be fruitful and multiply. How much can you produce? Now, that desire to do more is not inherently bad. Why do we live this way? Why do we do this to ourselves? Mostly it’s because we’re driven by a culture that says our identity is in our work. We live overcrowded lives and we’re doing our best to cram as much as possible into every day. Stress has even been called the number one health problem. Many of us either have or have had a point in our life where we’ve been over worked or completely stressed out. This builds in reproduction and multiplication as the norm for every disciple. In so doing, you are training every disciple to be a disciple who can make disciples from day one. Or if the interest is there, use the extended version, making it conversational by using the discussion questions.Īfter you share it, encourage the person you’ve shared it with to share it with another spiritually curious or hungry friend or family member within the next few days. It may be wisest to just share the brief highlight. Remember to read the situation and the spiritual interest of the person you are sharing this with. When you share it with someone, draw the Semi Circle on a napkin or sheet of paper. We encourage you to draw and explain the four-minute summary out loud three times before sharing it with someone else. There are two versions included here: A four-minute summary and an extended summary. The degree to which you engage this symbol personally, is the degree to which you will be able to lead others into engagement. Journal on the picture, mirror, and window questions above before sharing this. We encourage you to read through the summaries five times before sharing it. What does this tell me about being a disciple? Remember this symbol is designed to be three things:Ī Picture to understand key ideas regarding disciple-making:

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