Day 14 National Prayer Focus | Find Rhythms like Him Part 2 with Louise Mathieson

LOUISE MATHIESON, Worship Arts Coordinator - Queensland Division

DAY 14 NATIONAL PRAYER FOCUS 2022
Do you remember playing on seesaws?

Teetertottering, bouncing skyward when playmates jumped on, crash-landing when they jumped off? Did you ever hover boldly in the middle, struggling to keep both ends up? Do you remember how difficult it was to stand still there?

Perfect balance is a myth. We’re not designed to stay static, holding our breath lest life dips out of alignment somewhere. Instead, God has crafted us for restorative life rhythms.

I’ve learned three important lessons in seeking better rhythms. The first is practising proactivity. If I don’t take control of my calendar, someone else will. Second, I’m learning the benefit of margin – a short processing space after meetings, five minutes to pray between tasks and having lunch away from my desk. Third, I’m embracing restorative recreation. For me, it’s stitching.

Will you join me today, inviting Jesus to teach us fresh restorative practices to renew mind and soul?

REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Where in life is it most challenging for you to proactively schedule your time?
2. If you had an uninterrupted hour to spend in a restorative activity (other than sleep), what would it be?

Excerpt from The National Prayer Focus Salvos Field Guide daily devotions.
The Salvation Army Australia’s National Prayer Focus 2022 is based on the book Jesus Centered: Focusing on Jesus in a Distracted World by Steve Brown. The Salvation Army Australia’s National Prayer Focus 2022 will be a powerful time of connection, rejuvenation and joy as we seek God and seek good together. The National Prayer Focus ‘Salvos Field Guide’ daily devotions and corresponding nightly online meetings will provide a deep and valuable prayer resource as we walk forward into the future.