Spiritual Disciplines

This is what our Adult Bible Fellowship, at Calvary Church is studying.
The word associated with "disciplines" are instructive in of themselves.


DISCIPLE
1:  one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another: as 
     a :  one of the twelve in the inner circle of Christ's followers according to the Gospel accounts 
     b :  a convinced adherent of a school or individual
Discipline
 noun dis·ci·pline \ˈdi-sə-plən\
: control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior
: a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders
: behavior that is judged by how well it follows a set of rules or orders
Disciplined
 adjective dis·ci·plined
:  marked by or possessing discipline <a disciplined mind>


So these disciplines for us as followers (disciples) of Christ, are the things that we do that will help us model more closely his life. To be more like Jesus in every area of our lives, is the goal. We know that Jesus said that "if you love Me, keep my commandments".
What are some of these disciplines that we need to help us in our goal to me more like Jesus?
Perhaps here are some that we historically think of.

• worship
• prayer
• Bible reading
• Bible study
• Meditation
• Fellowship...for accountability, for confession
• Celebration
• fasting
• Simplicity or frugality
• Submission
• Service
• Solitude
• Silence
• Chastity

None for the purpose of being more acceptable....more righteous
All to God's honor...to His glory....for HE ALONE IS WORTHY!


God give us strength for the task...to Your glory

 

Wonder Full

Here is a word....wonderful, that is one of my favorites.
Just reverse the word...make it two part.....and you have
full and wonder.......how about full of wonder?
Have you ever seen the expression on a small child's face as they experience something for the very first time?
Maybe, a pet....a dog, a cat ....maybe an action toy...maybe the feel of water, of mud.


Webster defines wonder as: rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience


And the other part of the word wonderful?  .....Full
Ah I think of eating...too much probably .....and then I am "full". No room for anything further.
I could not eat another bite....I am full


Webster defines "full" as: containing as much or as many as is possible


Amazing...the word it's self is wonder full


What comes to mind?....sunsets, sunrises, love, coffee (for me) God's great creation of rivers, oceans, mountains, valleys, deserts and desserts. Ah and most of all grace, mercy, peace
Maybe many others come to your mind


Have a wonder full day!