Tag: Spiritual disciplines

Daily Bread

“I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to me will never go hungry.” John 6:35 NIV. External things never satisfy eternal cravings. My thoughts and comments today are about “daily bread.” Hunger is a powerful motivation, impossible to ignore completely. God crafted your body to recognize its need […]

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A Work in Progress

“Like clay is in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand.” Jeremiah 18:6 NIV. Remain in God’s hands until His work is complete and His plan evident. My thoughts and comments today are about “a work in progress.” People are so impatient; we expect everything to […]

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Achieving Your Potential

“Stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Colossians 4:12 NIV. Spiritual disciplines determine spiritual potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “achieving your potential.” Your innate desire to be more than you have been is from God. You have a God-given potential to become […]

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Spiritual Discipline

“Everyone who competes . . goes into strict training.” 1 Corinthians 9:25 NIV “Self-discipline is absolutely essential for success, whatever your arena of endeavor.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual discipline.” In today’s verse, the Apostle Paul uses athletic competition as a metaphor for the Christian life, which he often […]

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Spiritual Disciplines

“If the axe is dull . . more strength is needed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV “Spiritual disciplines are not optional, nor can any worthy substitute replace them.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual disciplines.” Working hard is important, very important. Not much at all happens without that to begin with. Without […]

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