Dive into the significance of spiritual growth as Lent nears, emphasizing the power of transformation. Explore the concept of 'doing the next right thing,' encouraging listeners to see every experience as a chance for renewal. Engage in meaningful practices like journaling and prayer to deepen your devotion. Connect with a community for shared support and inspiration along your faith journey.
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Do The Next Right Thing
Do the next right thing that you know to do and then expect God to bail you out.
Don't carry the burden of outcomes on yourself; trust God with the results.
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Become The Person Who Obeys
Trying hard to do right when your inner being resists is miserable and ineffective.
To obey Jesus, you must aim to become a person whose habits naturally align with His.
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Means To Spiritual Growth
Engage in spiritual practices, build relationships, and embrace experiences as God’s means of transformation.
Adjust practices to your life season; they enable freedom to respond well in the moment.
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In *Renovation of the Heart*, Dallas Willard argues that spiritual transformation occurs when all essential dimensions of the human being—spirit, mind, body, social context, and soul—are transformed to Christlikeness under the direction of a regenerate will and the constant overtures of God's grace. The book emphasizes that this transformation is not achieved through mere human effort but through apprenticeship to Jesus Christ. Willard discusses the importance of understanding human nature, its components, and how they are renewed, and he provides a systematic process for personal transformation rooted in biblical and theological principles[1][3][5].
Celebration of discipline
the path to spiritual growth
Richard Foster
Celebration of Discipline explores the central spiritual practices of the Christian faith, dividing them into three categories: inward disciplines (meditation, prayer, fasting, and study), outward disciplines (simplicity, solitude, submission, and service), and corporate disciplines (confession, worship, guidance, and celebration). Foster argues that these disciplines are essential for spiritual growth and a balanced spiritual life. He provides practical insights and examples on how these disciplines can be integrated into daily life to bring about personal transformation and a deeper connection with God and others.
As we take a break from our regular devo series, we are offering a trip into archives and sharing a collection of some of our most meaningful messages designed to encourage and guide you in your daily devotion with Jesus. So, feel free to engage in a way that speaks to you whether through journaling, prayer, or sharing with a friend. Join in and keep growing!
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