The absence of structure and rhythm in quarantine life has many of us at our breaking points, feeling down, anxious, tired, and more stressed out than normal. Fortunately, a mixture of ancient spiritual wisdom and practical advice can go a long way in helping us create life-giving rhythms in this rhythmless time.
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Six practices for staying sane and spiritual in quarantine:
1. Get alone and get quiet
2. Read the Bible and pray
3. Exercise
4. Go outside
5. Choose books over screens
6. Sabbath once a week
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Acronym for prayer:
P. Praise - thank God for one good thing in your life
R. Repent - confess and turn away from sin in your life
A. Ask - pray bold prayers by asking God for whatever is on your heart
Y. Yield - surrender your life, your day, to God
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Resources:
-Youversion Bible App: https://bit.ly/3dvFgdL
-John Mark Comer’s new book “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry”: https://amzn.to/2We8CHG
-Jefferson Bethke’s book “To Hell with the Hustle”: https://amzn.to/2WfywuF
-Richard Foster’s book “Life with God”: https://amzn.to/35IsplJ
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