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#004 – Finding Your Rhythm in a World of Rush
For the Overwhelmed, the Overcommitted, and Those Seeking Sacred Pace
Ravi Patel & Chris Mogaka
May 18, 2025
Welcome, Family
In a world that glorifies busy, God whispers "Be still."
This week, we're exploring what it means to find holy rhythm in the midst of chaotic schedules, endless notifications, and the pressure to always be productive.
Whether you're running on empty or simply feeling the weight of constant movement, there's wisdom in the pause.
You don't need to earn your rest. It was designed for you from the beginning.
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This Week's Bread
🔥 This Week's Word: Sacred Rhythms
🌍 Living in the World: Finding Rest in a Culture of Hustle
💡 Quote to Carry: Words That Reset the Pace
🪑 Your Seat Is Saved: Friday Night: Boundaries & Blessings
☝️ Prayer Corner: Lifting the Weary Ones
💬 Breakout Takeaway: This Week's Reflection
📘 Faith in Action: Scripture + Steps
🏆 Weekly Challenge: The Power of No
🔥 THIS WEEKS WORD
Sacred Rhythms
What if your most spiritual act today wasn't doing more—but doing less?
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Jesus didn't just offer rest as a nice suggestion. He presented it as an invitation to a different way of living.
🌊 Think of the ocean's rhythm—the steady push and pull of waves against the shore. There's movement, but there's also retreat. Advance and recede. Work and rest.
That's the divine pattern woven into creation. Even God rested on the seventh day—not because the Creator of the universe was tired, but because He was establishing a rhythm for all of us to follow.
🔑 Ask yourself this week:
→ Where have I been fighting against my need for rhythm?
→ What would my life look like with sacred pauses built into each day?
✨ The good news?
You weren't designed to run endlessly. The same God who calls you to purpose also calls you to pause.
Find your rhythm. Your effectiveness depends on it.
🌎 LIVING IN THE WORLD, WITHOUT BECOMING IT
When "Always On" Becomes "Always Exhausted"
Our culture celebrates the grind. The side hustle. The "sleep when you're dead" mentality.
But what if that approach isn't just unhealthy—but actually unspiritual?
Scripture tells us that even Jesus regularly withdrew to lonely places to pray. The Son of God—who had the most important mission in history—prioritized getting away and getting quiet.
If Jesus needed margins, how much more do we?
📌 Remember: Boundaries aren't barriers to your calling. They're the foundation of it.
💡 QUOTE TO CARRY
"In a culture where busyness is a status symbol, choosing stillness is a revolutionary act."
Write it down. Post it where you'll see it. Let it challenge how you measure your worth this week.
🪑 YOUR SEAT IS SAVED
Friday Night Bible Study – Zoom In
Come as you are. Tired eyes and honest hearts welcome.
📍 Friday, May 23 | 8–10 PM EST
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This Week's Focus: "Boundaries & Blessings" – Finding freedom in God's rhythms
🎙️ Small group discussion on creating spiritual disciplines that work
📖 Practical tools for saying no without guilt
🙌 Guided prayer for renewed strength
First-timers: We'll welcome you in the waiting room and help you get connected. No preparation needed—just bring yourself.
You're Invited: Mental Health Matters – A Soulful Hangout 💚
Join Mogaka Events Ministry on Sunday, May 26th from 1PM to 5PM EST for Mental Health Matters: A Soulful Hangout, an uplifting in-person event hosted by Chris Paul.
Come enjoy a safe space filled with genuine conversations, delicious food, games, and community vibes designed to support your mental well-being. 💬🎉🍽️
📍RSVP to get the address: Text 404-819-9606
Let’s check in, hang out, and remind each other that we’re not alone. Your presence matters, because mental health matters.
🙏 PRAYER CORNER
"Father, teach us the unforced rhythms of grace. Help us surrender our schedules and find Your perfect pace for our lives."
Prayers from our community:
💗 The exhausted: for deep, restorative rest beyond sleep
💼 Leaders carrying heavy loads: for courage to delegate and disconnect
🛏️ Those battling burnout: for healing and renewed joy
🧎♂️ Parents juggling it all: for peace in the chaos and moments of stillness
Want Prayer? Simply reply to this email with your request, or share it with us on Instagram. We're here for you.
💬 BREAKOUT TAKEAWAY
"My worth is not measured by my output—but by whose I am."
Write it down. Pray it forward.
This week, ask yourself:
What's one commitment I need to release to create more space for what truly matters?
📘 FAITH IN ACTION
📝 Read: Psalm 46:1-11
Reflect this week:
→ What voices or pressures keep me in constant motion?
→ Where can I intentionally create 10 minutes of complete stillness daily?
🏆 WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Practice the power of a holy "no."
This week, decline one optional commitment that doesn't align with your core values or current capacity.
Then, use that reclaimed time for true rest—not just another task.
✝️ FINAL WORD
Rhythm isn't just about managing time—it's about honoring design. Your design.
You were made for both purpose and peace.
As we move forward together, remember: It's in the quiet that we often hear God most clearly.
📣 Let's Keep the Flow Going
💌 Forward this to someone drowning in busy.
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Mogaka Events Ministry
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