Hey Friend,
I’m so glad you are interested in creating a Rule of Life for 2026. A Rule of Life is simply a structure that helps us focus on what’s most important and our growth in relationship with Jesus, ourselves, and others.
The phrase “Rule of Life” comes from the Latin regula, meaning “trellis.”
Just as a trellis supports a vine so it can grow upward and bear fruit, a Rule of Life supports your spiritual, relational, vocational and physical growth by giving structure to your days, weeks, and seasons.
Here’s a quick guide to the resources in this Folder:
There are two videos:
- The first is offered by Practicing the Way and it offers a compelling vision for a Rule of Life. Then, we encourage you to build a Rule of Life on the website https://www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder. You’ll need to login, create a username and password, and it will guide you through some of the options that you’ll want to add. There’s a temptation to fill it up with more and more things. Less is more when it comes to a Rule of Life.
- The second video is offered by our friends at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Pete Scazzero and Drew Hyun offer a 60-minute video on creating a Rule. Their structure is a bit simpler and I think it is a bit more helpful. Then, there is a worksheet that you can print out and follow the steps to creating a Rule for yourself.
Praying for you as you make a Rule that Jesus will bless your ideas, speak to you, and guide you into what’s next in 2026.
Chris Honess
I’m so glad you are interested in creating a Rule of Life for 2026. A Rule of Life is simply a structure that helps us focus on what’s most important and our growth in relationship with Jesus, ourselves, and others.
The phrase “Rule of Life” comes from the Latin regula, meaning “trellis.”
Just as a trellis supports a vine so it can grow upward and bear fruit, a Rule of Life supports your spiritual, relational, vocational and physical growth by giving structure to your days, weeks, and seasons.
Here’s a quick guide to the resources in this Folder:
There are two videos:
- The first is offered by Practicing the Way and it offers a compelling vision for a Rule of Life. Then, we encourage you to build a Rule of Life on the website https://www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder. You’ll need to login, create a username and password, and it will guide you through some of the options that you’ll want to add. There’s a temptation to fill it up with more and more things. Less is more when it comes to a Rule of Life.
- The second video is offered by our friends at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Pete Scazzero and Drew Hyun offer a 60-minute video on creating a Rule. Their structure is a bit simpler and I think it is a bit more helpful. Then, there is a worksheet that you can print out and follow the steps to creating a Rule for yourself.
Praying for you as you make a Rule that Jesus will bless your ideas, speak to you, and guide you into what’s next in 2026.
Chris Honess
Hey Friend,
I’m so glad you are interested in creating a Rule of Life for 2026. A Rule of Life is simply a structure that helps us focus on what’s most important and our growth in relationship with Jesus, ourselves, and others.
The phrase “Rule of Life” comes from the Latin regula, meaning “trellis.”
Just as a trellis supports a vine so it can grow upward and bear fruit, a Rule of Life supports your spiritual, relational, vocational and physical growth by giving structure to your days, weeks, and seasons.
Here’s a quick guide to the resources in this Folder:
There are two videos:
- The first is offered by Practicing the Way and it offers a compelling vision for a Rule of Life. Then, we encourage you to build a Rule of Life on the website https://www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder. You’ll need to login, create a username and password, and it will guide you through some of the options that you’ll want to add. There’s a temptation to fill it up with more and more things. Less is more when it comes to a Rule of Life.
- The second video is offered by our friends at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Pete Scazzero and Drew Hyun offer a 60-minute video on creating a Rule. Their structure is a bit simpler and I think it is a bit more helpful. Then, there is a worksheet that you can print out and follow the steps to creating a Rule for yourself.
Praying for you as you make a Rule that Jesus will bless your ideas, speak to you, and guide you into what’s next in 2026.
Chris Honess
I’m so glad you are interested in creating a Rule of Life for 2026. A Rule of Life is simply a structure that helps us focus on what’s most important and our growth in relationship with Jesus, ourselves, and others.
The phrase “Rule of Life” comes from the Latin regula, meaning “trellis.”
Just as a trellis supports a vine so it can grow upward and bear fruit, a Rule of Life supports your spiritual, relational, vocational and physical growth by giving structure to your days, weeks, and seasons.
Here’s a quick guide to the resources in this Folder:
There are two videos:
- The first is offered by Practicing the Way and it offers a compelling vision for a Rule of Life. Then, we encourage you to build a Rule of Life on the website https://www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder. You’ll need to login, create a username and password, and it will guide you through some of the options that you’ll want to add. There’s a temptation to fill it up with more and more things. Less is more when it comes to a Rule of Life.
- The second video is offered by our friends at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Pete Scazzero and Drew Hyun offer a 60-minute video on creating a Rule. Their structure is a bit simpler and I think it is a bit more helpful. Then, there is a worksheet that you can print out and follow the steps to creating a Rule for yourself.
Praying for you as you make a Rule that Jesus will bless your ideas, speak to you, and guide you into what’s next in 2026.
Chris Honess
Developing Your Rule of Life
Step 1
Write down everything that nurtures your spirit and fills you with delight (e.g. people, places, activities). We ask that you think more broadly beyond such activities as prayer, going to church, worship, and Bible reading. Your list may include gardening, walking the dog, being in nature, talking with close friends, cooking, painting, hobbies, or any number of other possibilities. List them all!
Step 2
Write down the activities you need to say “no” to or limit that pull you away from remaining anchored in Christ.
This refers to certain things that impact your spirit negatively such as violent movies, excessive social media involvement or commitments that take you beyond your limits.
Step 3
What are the challenging “have to’s” in the next 3-6 months of your life that will impact your rhythms?
(e.g. re-opening church, demanding season at work, working on your marriage and parenting, addressing racial injustice, caring for aging parents, a special needs child, moving, health issues)
Step 4
Fill in the Rule of Life worksheet as you consider your next 3-6 months. Ask God what He is inviting you to focus on during this season?
Step 5
Take a step back and consider the following questions:
• What do you think will be your biggest challenge?
• What is the one thing you sense the Holy Spirit directing you to start doing now?
• What might be one thing you want to stop doing?
Write down everything that nurtures your spirit and fills you with delight (e.g. people, places, activities). We ask that you think more broadly beyond such activities as prayer, going to church, worship, and Bible reading. Your list may include gardening, walking the dog, being in nature, talking with close friends, cooking, painting, hobbies, or any number of other possibilities. List them all!
Step 2
Write down the activities you need to say “no” to or limit that pull you away from remaining anchored in Christ.
This refers to certain things that impact your spirit negatively such as violent movies, excessive social media involvement or commitments that take you beyond your limits.
Step 3
What are the challenging “have to’s” in the next 3-6 months of your life that will impact your rhythms?
(e.g. re-opening church, demanding season at work, working on your marriage and parenting, addressing racial injustice, caring for aging parents, a special needs child, moving, health issues)
Step 4
Fill in the Rule of Life worksheet as you consider your next 3-6 months. Ask God what He is inviting you to focus on during this season?
Step 5
Take a step back and consider the following questions:
• What do you think will be your biggest challenge?
• What is the one thing you sense the Holy Spirit directing you to start doing now?
• What might be one thing you want to stop doing?
Developing Your Rule of Life
Step 1
Write down everything that nurtures your spirit and fills you with delight (e.g. people, places,
activities). We ask that you think more broadly beyond such activities as prayer, going to church,
worship, and Bible reading. Your list may include gardening, walking the dog, being in nature, talking
with close friends, cooking, painting, hobbies, or any number of other possibilities. List them all!
Step 2
Write down the activities you need to say “no” to or limit that pull you away from remaining
anchored in Christ.
This refers to certain things that impact your spirit negatively such as violent movies, excessive social
media involvement or commitments that take you beyond your limits.
Step 3
What are the challenging “have to’s” in the next 3-6 months of your life that will impact your
rhythms?
(e.g. re-opening church, demanding season at work, working on your marriage and parenting, addressing
racial injustice, caring for aging parents, a special needs child, moving, health issues)
Step 4
Fill in the Rule of Life worksheet as you consider your next 3-6 months. Ask God what He is
inviting you to focus on during this season?
Step 5
Take a step back and consider the following questions:
• What do you think will be your biggest challenge?
• What is the one thing you sense the Holy Spirit directing you to start doing now?
• What might be one thing you want to stop doing?
Write down everything that nurtures your spirit and fills you with delight (e.g. people, places,
activities). We ask that you think more broadly beyond such activities as prayer, going to church,
worship, and Bible reading. Your list may include gardening, walking the dog, being in nature, talking
with close friends, cooking, painting, hobbies, or any number of other possibilities. List them all!
Step 2
Write down the activities you need to say “no” to or limit that pull you away from remaining
anchored in Christ.
This refers to certain things that impact your spirit negatively such as violent movies, excessive social
media involvement or commitments that take you beyond your limits.
Step 3
What are the challenging “have to’s” in the next 3-6 months of your life that will impact your
rhythms?
(e.g. re-opening church, demanding season at work, working on your marriage and parenting, addressing
racial injustice, caring for aging parents, a special needs child, moving, health issues)
Step 4
Fill in the Rule of Life worksheet as you consider your next 3-6 months. Ask God what He is
inviting you to focus on during this season?
Step 5
Take a step back and consider the following questions:
• What do you think will be your biggest challenge?
• What is the one thing you sense the Holy Spirit directing you to start doing now?
• What might be one thing you want to stop doing?