Be a lover of God, seeking to live in the love of Christ above all else.
Value my own dignity as a human being made in God's image through self-respect and self-care.
Love my neighbor as I love myself: giving first priority to my spouse & children as my first neighbors, (or) embracing my singleness while bonding with others and bearing fruit for God.
Savor the sacred in all I do at work, rest or play.
Befriend silence.
Allow Holy Scripture to shape and form Christ in me.
Walk in community while respecting each person’s uniqueness.
Apply emotionally healthy practices in order to love well.
Listen more than I speak.
Live in truth, asking the hard questions.
To integrate contemplative practices and rhythms (e.g. Daily Office, Sabbath-keeping) to slow down my life.
Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.
Remember the poor and marginalized.
Bridge racial, cultural, economic and gender barriers for Christ.
Share my gifts, talents and resources, in and beyond our community.
Remember God’s history of faithfulness with each new challenge.
©2008 Pete Scazzero