In Rule for Life, the author talks about the pervasive rules that we create in order to have a set of guidelines with which we can measure our success and efforts.  He notes an example in the bible where followers of Christ devoted themselves to teaching the gospel and practicing communion.  Rules are always present in human interaction, though they can be changed according to experiences and future goals.  The author lists a few pretenses on which rules can be created.  I live by a few of these rules myself without even realizing it, such as setting time aside to pray.  It is indeed an unwritten rule that governs over my life and the lives of many other Christians.  When I forget to pray or do not have time, I feel guilty and lazy. 

The author goes on to talk about how he views our spiritual journey as a progression of seasons.  Indeed, the nature of our daily hassles often changes throughout our lives, but troubles are often only temporary until a new season dawns and envelops our lives.  If our lives change, but our spiritual practices do not, we can find ourselves in uncomfortable positions, woefully unprepared for trouble.  This is often an opportunity for growth, however.  God hopes to use our struggles as learning opportunities, placing us in situations that develop our faith and bring us closer to Him.  Like a personal couch, the Holy Spirit which inhabits the hearts of believers helps to tailor our spiritual practices into ways that help us to overcome adversity and bring glory to God. 

Without a doubt, Christians should seek to develop their ability to use daily situations and struggles as a tool to honor God by persevering through hard times and growing spiritually through adhering to our own personal spiritual laws.