Imposed structure in unstructured lives - we would never get around to the important things
Like we need weekly 'church', small group, daily 'quiet time'
" i suppose it acts as a good fitness programme... not simply doing 10 press ups, but offering a framework to build healthy habits and lives" (Lings - encounters on the edge no 29. p20)
communal discipline - everyone doing the same thing (eg daily office) everyone singing from the same Tim hughes sheet/scriptues/devotional thoughts/books etc.
Gives a sense of 'together'. also learning 'together' hearing from God 'together' . worshiping 'together' (in the full sense of the word, not the 'singing songs to jesus'
(possible) Actions
- Meet at set, regular intervals for prayer worship....
- Find a way of doing communal acts on whilst being apart eg: use a version of the office (invite Ricky gervais) to pray at agreed times in the day
- use the same bible reading plan
- read the same books
- go to gatherings together
- taking action together (eg disciples in acts)
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