- The term itself originates with St. Benedict of Nursia who was a monk who lived in 480-547A.D.

- He founded 12 monastic communities, and there were orders named after him.

- St. Benedict wrote the Regula Benedicti—the Rule of St. Benedict—which became one of the most influential rules in Western Christianity.

i. Who is God calling me to become?

ii. Who do I want to become?

Think of who you are currently.

Think of who you are to others.

Who you are in every area (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, relationally, financially, vocationally)

iii. What kind of habits or rhythms (daily, weekly, monthly, termly, yearly) would be conducive for forming you into the person God desires from you in each of these areas?

i. What are the three most important areas of growth for you in this season?

ii. Choose one thing that you can do daily, weekly, monthly, and termly that will help you in each area.

PHASE 3: SCHEDULE

i. Schedule a time to do phase 1 & 2

ii. Schedule each habit into your calendar.