Start the day in quiet prayer and scripture reading before anything digital, like Instagram, or the news, or Netflix. If you have kids, ideally this will be before they wake up. Simply start the day in quiet with God.
Create a gratitude ritual.
Draw your attention to the things for which you are grateful. Perhaps you write them down each morning, or share with your family or friends around the dinner table or with a missional community or DNA group
Exercise or go for a walk.
If at all possible, while maintaining proper social distancing, exercise or go for a walk through your neighborhood. God has wonderfully made you so you don't have a body, but you are a body. Engage your body as part of your communion with God.
Pursue one good hobby.
Choose a hobby or activity to grow and develop. As you focus on a good hobby, you silence distractions from the outside world. This can be gardening, woodworking, cooking, reading, art, chess, playing an instrument, etc.
Connect with someone close to you everyday.
Establish a relational touch point with a close friend, family member, or someone from our church community. Be proactive and initiate. This is a time to draw closer in relationships, through the benefit of technology, not grow more distant.
Limit intake of news.
The news cycle moves at a rapid pace, but our internal tempo is not meant to live at that speed. Limit your intake to two times daily—once in the morning and once in the evening. Stick to credible sources like the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization, or local updates from the State of Tennessee.
Limit screen time and over-indulgence.
It's easy to over-indulge in escapist behaviors and melt into a screen. Don't mindlessly reach for "the fix." Find ways to limit your intake of things like social media, television, hours of streaming, staying up late, etc. Fill your time with some of the rhythms and practices outlined on this page.
Pray 3x a day
Each day, kneel and pray at morning, midday, and night. Set reminders on your phone to structure your day around abiding in Jesus. Historically called a fixed hour of prayer, this is a practical way to keep in step with the Spirit and maintain a posture of prayer.
Online community during the week.
Stay connected with Legacy West Church. Join our live stream on Sundays at 10am (ZOOM or via YouTube). Connect with a missional community. Make a commitment and show up ready to care for one another. Choose a digital platform that works for everyone…
Sabbath and online worship.
Keep your routine to practice Sabbath, or to start one for the first time. And gather with us online every Sunday at 10am (ZOOM or via YouTube) as we worship together through prayer and the teaching of scripture.