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Growing in Grace ThroughSpiritual Disciplines

Growing in Grace ThroughSpiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines are the habits you

develop to cause you to grow

closer to God and Jesus.

Spiritual Disciplines are the habits you

develop to cause you to grow

closer to God and Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:72 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

(swfronismov sophronismos, discipline, i.e. self-control: -sound mind)

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (NIV)

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

(swfronismov sophronismos, discipline, i.e. self-control: -sound mind)

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (NIV)

PrayerPrayer•What Is It?

Communication (expressions of praise, petition, supplication) to God. Our way of talking to Him)

•What Is It?Communication (expressions of

praise, petition, supplication) to God. Our way of talking to Him)

PrayerPrayer•What Is It?

Communication (expressions of praise, petition, supplication) to God. Our way of talking to Him)

•Two Parables about PrayerLuke 18:1-8 (pray and not

lose heart)Luke 18:9-14 (approach

God in prayer with humility as sinners)

•What Is It?Communication (expressions of

praise, petition, supplication) to God. Our way of talking to Him)

•Two Parables about PrayerLuke 18:1-8 (pray and not

lose heart)Luke 18:9-14 (approach

God in prayer with humility as sinners)

Matthew 6:5-6Matthew 6:5-6And when you pray, you shall

not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 6:7-8Matthew 6:7-8And when you pray, do not

use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

A Formula for Prayer… A – C – T - SA Formula for Prayer… A – C – T - S

•A – Adoration (praise to God)Psalm 93:1-5


Psalm 93:1-5Psalm 93:1-5The LORD reigns, He is

clothed with majesty; The LORD is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves. 4 The LORD on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea. 5 Your testimonies are very sure; Holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, forever.

The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The LORD is clothed, He has girded Himself with strength. Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. 2 Your throne is established from of old; You are from everlasting. 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, The floods have lifted up their voice; The floods lift up their waves. 4 The LORD on high is mightier Than the noise of many waters, Than the mighty waves of the sea. 5 Your testimonies are very sure; Holiness adorns Your house, O LORD, forever.



•C – Confession/RepentanceEzra 10:9-12



Ezra 10:9-12Ezra 10:9-12So all the men of Judah and

Benjamin gathered at Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth of the month; and all the people sat in the open square of the house of God, trembling because of this matter and because of heavy rain. 10 Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them, “You have transgressed and have taken pagan wives, adding to the guilt of Israel. 11 Now therefore, make confession to the LORD God of your fathers, and do His will; separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the pagan wives.” 12 Then all the assembly answered and said with a loud voice, “Yes! As you have said, so we must do.”

So all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered at Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth of the month; and all the people sat in the open square of the house of God, trembling because of this matter and because of heavy rain. 10 Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them, “You have transgressed and have taken pagan wives, adding to the guilt of Israel. 11 Now therefore, make confession to the LORD God of your fathers, and do His will; separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the pagan wives.” 12 Then all the assembly answered and said with a loud voice, “Yes! As you have said, so we must do.”




•T – Thanksgiving1 Thessalonians 5:18




1 Thessalonians 5:181 Thessalonians 5:18In everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.





•S – Supplications (Petitions)3 John 2; Mathew 6:11-13




•S – Supplications (Petitions)3 John 2; Mathew 6:11-13

3 John 2; Matthew 6:11-133 John 2; Matthew 6:11-13

(3 John 2), Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

(Matthew 6:11-13), Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

(3 John 2), Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

(Matthew 6:11-13), Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Keep a Journal…Keep a Journal…• Reminders of

needed petitions on behalf of others

• Writing down your petitions and needs in diary form

• Records of answered prayer.

• Reminders of needed petitions on behalf of others

• Writing down your petitions and needs in diary form

• Records of answered prayer.

• Many of the Psalms are written prayers of David

• Review gives cause for thanksgiving.

• Many of the Psalms are written prayers of David

• Review gives cause for thanksgiving.

Memorize ScriptureMemorize Scripture “Your word I have

hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! Psalm 119:11

• Enables you to give an answer…(cf. Matthew 4, Temptation of Jesus), “It is written…”1 Peter 3:15

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! Psalm 119:11

• Enables you to give an answer…(cf. Matthew 4, Temptation of Jesus), “It is written…”1 Peter 3:15

1 Peter 3:151 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in

your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.

(Note: Memorization is easier and more profitable if it is not by rote… You need to understand the passage you are attempting to remember).

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.

(Note: Memorization is easier and more profitable if it is not by rote… You need to understand the passage you are attempting to remember).

What Is Your Focus?What Is Your Focus?•Walk as children of

LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and truth”

•Walk as children of LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and truth”

Ephesians 5:8-10Ephesians 5:8-10For you were once darkness,

but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.


LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and

truth”

•Do all to God’s glory1 Corinthians 10:31-33

•Walk as children of LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and

truth”


1 Corinthians 10:31-331 Corinthians 10:31-33

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God, 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.


LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and

truth”


•Live for Christ2 Corinthians 5:14-15

•Walk as children of LightEphesians 5:8-10“goodness, righteousness, and

truth”


•Live for Christ2 Corinthians 5:14-15

2 Corinthians 5:14-152 Corinthians 5:14-15

For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

Conclusion

Discipline Yourself!

Conclusion

Discipline Yourself!

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalms 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalms 51:10

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