G.W. Bill Elliott, Jr once noted;
Not all good things come to an end. In the Lord, all good things continue elsewhere. It's called His will; walk it and see.
Week:
12
Deep Formation and Mystery
Advanced formation, spiritual depth, mystery of God. The final week invites participants into deeper, often paradoxical dimensions of spiritual life—mystery, silence, and ongoing transformation. It focuses on practices for sustained interior formation, embracing questions that have no quick answers, and living with wonder. The goal is to leave learners equipped for lifelong formation rather than a finish line.
Objectives
Plan a long term formation pathway beyond 12 weeks.
Embrace mystery and God’s hidden work.
Practice deeper listening and contemplative rhythms.
Reflections
What contemplative practice will I adopt?
How will I continue formation after this series?
What spiritual longings remain unmet?
NowTo the HowTo
Accountability/Tracking
Commit to a monthly check in with a mentor and log progress toward the 3 month plan.
Community Action
Pair with a mentor to share a spiritual longing and request one prayer or resource.
Creative Project
Draft a 3 month personal formation plan with one contemplative practice, one study goal, and one community rhythm.
Leader Prompt
Close the series with a guided silence and invite participants to name one long term formation goal.
Personal Practice
Practice a 20 minute contemplative prayer and journal one image or phrase that lingers.
Devotionals
Fresh Ain't Easy
Our devotional today helps us reflect on our relationship with God and Jesus in a similar light. Just because we've been 'around the Lord' for a while, doesn't mean our zeal, excitement, and yearn is going to remain strong. Keeping our hearts and mind set on Him is not easy, keeping it fresh does require diligence on our part, attention to His presence in our lives.