A Methodist Way of Life

In a sense, A Methodist Way of Life is both new and old. It is new, in that Methodists first discussed such a way at the 2018 Conference, although it is based on Our Calling, agreed in 2000. That, in turn, was built on what Methodists have always done, since the days of John Wesley, in trying to follow Jesus and live out the Christian faith – just as those first followers in Acts did.

People who intend to follow this discipline are asked to make a commitment to the Methodist Way of Life outlined in yesterdays devotional post that provides a compass for, Christian living.

It also asks serious questions that we shall endeavour to unpack throughout this coming month.

A Methodist Way of Life encourages us to grow together. Make time to discuss these questions regularly with others.

Worship

- What is the pattern of your prayer life?

- How easy or hard do you find it to pray?

• What has spoken to you recently in worship or in the Bible? 
• When, lately, have you felt close to God or distant from God?

Learning and Caring

• How have you practised generosity since we last met? 
• How have you shown hospitality to others recently? 
• How are you caring for yourself?
• How and what are you learning now?

Service

- How are you seeking to serve others in your communities and beyond? 

- What has helped or hindered you in your service of others?

- How are you caring for God’s creation?

• How are you using God’s gifts (including your financial resources)? 
• What issues of injustice are you currently concerned about? 
• What are you doing in response?

Evangelism

• When was the last time you were able to talk about God? 
• What opportunities to share your faith have there been since we last met?
• How have you responded to opportunities to share your faith? 
• Is there anyone you might invite to consider Christian faith?
• How can we support each other in our Way of Life commitments?

We will attempt to answer these questions over the coming weeks

Prayer:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart!

Try me and know my thoughts!

And see if there be any grievous way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting!

-Psalm 139:23-24