And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:3-5) A lot … Continue reading Discipline Day 4
Month: May 2017
Discipline Devotional Day 3
22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22-24) What is your "old self"? We simply cannot encounter the risen Jesus and stay … Continue reading Discipline Devotional Day 3
Discipline Devotional Day 2
24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body … Continue reading Discipline Devotional Day 2
A Relentless “Yes”
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) Discipline can be counter to what we so easily settle for. Yet, a God sized purpose demands a relentless yes to discipline When we pursue such discipline, we pursue how God has wired us. His … Continue reading A Relentless “Yes”
Surrender Devotional: Day 5
33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:33-34) True and blessed surrender starts with putting God in His rightful place as King of … Continue reading Surrender Devotional: Day 5
Surrender Devotional: Day 4
30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all … Continue reading Surrender Devotional: Day 4
Control vs. Influence
27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (Matthew 6:27-29) How much … Continue reading Control vs. Influence
An Offensive “Don’t Worry”
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, … Continue reading An Offensive “Don’t Worry”
Surrender Your Control
24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24) Why is it that we are so prone to wanting to control everything? In verse 24 we see Jesus … Continue reading Surrender Your Control
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