As we close out this week, I though it might be helpful to share some of my own experience in experimenting and figuring out how these things work for me. Again, it is important to emphasize there is no formula or “one size fits all” model for the spiritual exercises. You will have to experiment and see what works for you. The MAIN THING is training ourselves to keep our focus on Jesus.
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Today, we discuss three supporting habits or exercises that can support our Service. These are Submission, Secrecy, and Fasting.
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Today we look at three practices that can assist in our praying: Simplicity, Confession and Counsel, and Worship. These are three activities that help us focus on the grace and goodness of God.
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Colossians 1:9
[We] have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding…
This week, we will explore some secondary or supporting practices and attitudes to help you explore ways to deepen your walk with the Lord. All of these can be cultivated as habits and patterns of thought and action in every facet of our lives. There are many things that we can do to help us focus on the Lord and His work in and through us. These practices have been proven throughout time to be helpful to the faithful.
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Jesus asked His first disciples a penetrating question: “What do you want?” (John 1:37-38). Everyone who would follow Jesus must consider this question. Why are we following Jesus? What do we want from Him? That question can only be truly answered by understanding one of Jesus final questions to His disciples : “Do you understand what I have done for you?”
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Serving others is the ultimate expression of our love. Jesus teaches us that love for God and love for others are the foundational and key commandments, they are the very heart of the Lord’s wise instruction to us. Following Jesus means learning to serve in love as He Himself serves us all.
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Today we discuss our second Foundational Exercise of Prayer. Once we have heard from Father God in His Word, we respond to Him, talking to Him, going to Him as the One who knows us best and is leading us to His Kingdom.
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