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Category Archives: 40 Days of discipline
Unfinished Discipline
My 40 days are up. But the discipline continues. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when … Continue reading
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39 Days of Discipline
Deuteronomy 8:5 (VOICE) I want you to know in your hearts that the Eternal your God has been training you just as a parent trains a child. Day 39 – I know in my heart that God has … Continue reading
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Disciplined Service to God
All too often, my prayers are some version of “Do it my way, Lord.” That’s a far cry from Christ’s example: Luke 22:42b (NIV) “Not my will, but yours be done.” Day 38 – God’s way.
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Disciplined Service to the World
Matthew 13:38a (NIV) The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. Day 37 – Good for the world. Lord God, teach me to be a good seed.
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Disciplined Service to My Community
Exercise discipline on the job and in my neighborhood: Romans 12:16 (VOICE) Work toward unity, and live in harmony with one another. Avoid thinking you are better than others or wiser than the rest; instead, embrace common … Continue reading
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Disciplined Service to My Church
It’s the Sabbath day. Hebrews 10:24-25 (TLB) In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good. Let us not neglect … Continue reading
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Disciplined Fear
Remember the parable of the talents? The master distributes talents to his servants. Matthew 25:15 (ESV) To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Checking back later, he finds the first two … Continue reading
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Generous, Diligent, Cheerful Discipline
Spiritual Gifts – we all have them. Are we disciplined enough to exercise them? Romans 12:6-8 (NIV) We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy … Continue reading
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Social Discipline
The challenge of our era: disciplined use of social media. Chirps and beeps and links call to me. They disrupt my focus and waste my time. This bit of Scripture speaks to my problem: Psalm 19:12b May they not … Continue reading
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Prayer Discipline
I bring my requests to God, And all too often, I don’t listen to His answer. When I want a yes, I don’t hear God’s no or not yet. Philippians 4:19 (GNT) And with all his abundant wealth … Continue reading
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