64. Living in the Cycle of Grace

Do you ever reach the end of a day and measure your worth by what you accomplished? Even when we believe in grace, we often find ourselves working hard to earn the acceptance God has already offered us in Christ.

In this episode of The Being Formed Podcast, Adam Ormord explores the cycle of grace: acceptance, sustenance, significance, and fruitfulness. Drawing on the work of Trevor Hudson and Jerry Haas, he considers how this pattern illuminates Jesus’ life and offers a way to recognize the cycle of works we so easily return to.

What might change if we lived within the healthy rhythms of inflow and outflow of grace, rather than living from a place of proving and earning and grasping for our sense of belonging?

Recorded in Málaga, Spain, this episode also includes reflections on his recent Camino Portugués pilgrimage and two upcoming opportunities to journey with LifePoint Resources.

In this episode:

• The history of the cycle of grace and its connection to Frank Lake, Emil Brunner, Trevor Hudson, and Jerry Haas.
• How Jesus’ baptism, prayer, relationships, and ministry reveal a life rooted in the Father’s love.
• Recognizing the urge to achieve our way into significance and acceptance.
• Receiving spiritual practices, rest, friendship, and practical help as gifts.
• Understanding fruitfulness through love and faithfulness.
• Our baptism into Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit within us.
• A guided reflection for returning to grace.

A question to return to again and again:

What freedom is God cultivating in me for the sake of love?

Resources mentioned

• The Cycle of Grace: Living in Sacred Balance by Trevor Hudson and Jerry P. Haas
• Living in the Cycle of Grace — Teaching series with Trevor Hudson
• Scripture for further reflection: Luke 3:21–22; Luke 4:1–21; Mark 1:35–39; John 15:1–17; Romans 6:1–11; Romans 8:9–17; Galatians 5:22–25; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27.

Walk the Camino with us

LifePoint Resources is planning a group pilgrimage in June 2027. Following his recent seven-day walk from Valença, Portugal, into Santiago, Adam shares an invitation to express interest in joining this future journey.

To connect with Adam about the pilgrimage, visit LifePoint Resources and use the website’s contact information.

The Sacred Way Community

The Sacred Way Community: An 18-Month Journey of Relational Spiritual Formation begins in September 2027. Through retreats, shared practices, and relationships, participants will explore a sustainable life with God that shapes how they love and serve others.

The first cohort will welcome 20 participants. Visit the webpage to complete an interest form or apply when applications open.

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Explore spiritual direction, formational mentoring, retreats, and other opportunities for soul care at lifepointresources.org.

The Being Formed Podcast is a soul care ministry of LifePoint Resources.