The word rhythm is derived from music. A rhythm is defined as “a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound.” One of the characteristics of a rhythm is consistency. When an action or sound is consistent then it has a rhythm.
The word rhythm is derived from music. A rhythm is defined as “a strong, regular repeated pattern of movement or sound.” One of the characteristics of a rhythm is consistency. When an action or sound is consistent then it has a rhythm.
The rhythm of prayer is what we do consistently, regularly and systematically. To cultivate the rhythm of prayer, we must have a regular time of prayer, Bible study, fasting, listening to God and possibly journaling for those who can read and write. Spiritual rhythms are your regular pattern of connecting with God. What are you doing regularly to nourish your soul and grow in relationship with God?
We all have one form of rhythm or the other in life. Your daily routines like dropping off the children to school and the songs you sing or play every day could form your rhythm. We see these as a necessity. But more importantly, there is the need to cultivate the rhythm of prayer and worship.
A life rhythm is defined as a routine sense of familiarity with the motion of our days that can help us achieve peace and accomplish more as we move throughout life.
Daniel had a rhythm of prayer. Daniel 6:10 reads: “But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room,
The writer of Psalm 119 had an amazing rhythm of prayer and worship (Psalm 119:62, 147; 164). He prayed at midnight regularly, rose early to pray and praised God seven times a day. That may seem unconventional to most of us today. But, what is your rhythm? Develop a rhythm that suits your schedule and personality (see Psalm 35:13; 109:4,24).
The disciples had a rhythm of fellowship. We read: “They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved,”(Acts 2:46-47 MSG).
More importantly, we see that Jesus had a daily rhythm in his devotion to God. Luke tells us that Jesus “often withdrew to lonely places and prayed,” (Luke 5:16). Mark notes at the very beginning of his gospel what was probably a daily practice for Jesus: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed,” (Mark 1:35). Sometimes Jesus spent the entire night in prayer (Luke 6:12).
Many of us default to consistency. We do things anyhow including prayer. That should not be so. Friendship with God grows through regular and consistent patterns of conversation.
God has set watchmen on the walls because he desires to have people who will have a spiritual rhythm with him. To be a watchman requires having a rhythm in life when we pray, listen and communion with God. Can the Lord rely on you when he needs an intercessor to stand in the gap or pray for his purpose to manifest on the earth?
A rhythm of prayer does not come easy and immediately. But with constant practice, like listening to God, one grows in it and before long would begin to enjoy it.
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