Yesterday got away from me before I could post!!!
S - 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening, it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
O - I feel like this summer has been full of discipline for me. It is painful but I did ask for it! I'm beginning to see after I strip away some of this junk in my life that there is peace on the other side and contentment in "right living". It's still hard. I read Galatians 5:16 last night "So I say let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves."
A - My sinful nature craves a LOT! But if I'll stop and let the Spirit lead me instead, I don't have to go through as much discipline!
Which leads me to chapter 13
S - 13:15-16 Therefore let us offer to Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don't forget to do good and to share with those in need. these are the sacrifices that please God.
O- This is where all my thoughts and desires should begin. If I would be in Christ's mindset praising him and thinking of others before myself I wouldn't need near as much discipline!
A - I just finished the kindness chapter in Kelly Minter's Fitting Room. I thought humility would be the hard one to read but kindness kicked my booty! I realized that true kindness overflows out of a heart that's completely unselfish and desires to really see others and their needs. It's not just giving a kind word to someone.
P - Lord thank you for lovingly disciplining me and showing me what to strip off that doesn't look like you. Let my thoughts first be to praise you and to see how to be present and helpful to others. Help me to get rid of selfishness and laziness. Thank you for your grace and patience!
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