FromtheEditor

Over the past month I have had the pleasure of reflecting on the ways I build my relationship with God. Our daily routines and habits can either help us or hinder us in building our relationships in a loving way.

This month our ministers around the country will take time out to refresh and reflect together. Being encouraged and supported with time together. Giving space to learn from each other and consider the practices that help to maintain healthy practices to do the work they are called to.

In our services we call the routines we have ‘Liturgies’. This week I was challenged to consider the possibility that there are many cultural liturgies that compete for my attention without my awareness. An example of a cultural liturgy would be what happens at the beginning of an international sports event when the National Anthems are played. Can you think of any others?

How might they influence how we use our time and our relationships?

I wonder if you have considered including the practice of retreat in your own walk to take time to reflect on your own routines and habits that help you to deepen your relationship with God and others. A time of refresh in your faith life.

'LetthepeaceofChristruleinyourhearts,sinceasmembers ofonebodyyouwerecalledtopeace.Andbethankful.Let themessageofChristdwellamongyourichlyasyouteach andadmonishoneanotherwithallwisdomthroughpsalms, hymns,andsongsfromtheSpirit,singingtoGodwith gratitudeinyourhearts.Andwhateveryoudo,whetherin wordordeed,doitallinthenameoftheLordJesus,giving thankstoGodtheFatherthroughhim.'Colossians3:15-17

Prayersandblessings,

DeniseBarrington Editor