Spiritual Disciplines - Tools for Growth Part 1

24_12_14 -Ep.342 - Run With Horses Podcast - Spiritual Disciplines - Tools for Growth Part 1

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Today we consider the Spiritual Disciplines, what they are and how to use them!

Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It’s very cool that we can do that together!

Thank you for joining me today! “If you’re new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”

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Caregivers Corner
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What Are Spiritual Disciplines?
Spiritual disciplines are practices rooted in Scripture that help believers grow in their relationship with God.
Key verse: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” (1 Timothy 4:7)

Segment 1: Foundations of Spiritual Disciplines

Biblical Practices: They are prescribed and modeled in Scripture, both for personal and communal growth.
Key verse: (Psalm 1:1-2)
Means, Not Ends: These practices help believers grow in Christlikeness and deepen their relationship with God.
Key verse: (2 Peter 3:18)

Segment 2: Types of Disciplines

Two types of spiritual disciplines:
Disciplines of Abstinence: Solitude, silence, fasting, simplicity.
Key verse: (Matthew 6:17-18)
Disciplines of Engagement: Study, worship, prayer, fellowship, service.
Key verse: (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Segment 3: Right Motivation
Emphasize that these practices should be driven by love for God and a desire to know Him.
Key verse: (Mark 12:30)

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Spiritual Disciplines

Recap Part 1, summarizing the definition, foundation, and types of spiritual disciplines.
Key verse: (Philippians 3:14)

Segment 1: Potential Pitfalls
Legalism: The temptation to turn disciplines into a checklist or law.
Key verse: (Galatians 5:1)
Misplaced Virtue: Viewing the disciplines themselves as virtuous or meritorious.
Key verse: (Isaiah 64:6)
Losing Focus on Christ: Centering on the practices rather than Christ Himself.
Key verse: (Hebrews 12:2)

Segment 2: How to Stay Christ-Centered
Strategies for keeping Christ at the center of your spiritual disciplines:
Begin each practice with prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Regularly meditate on the gospel and Christ’s finished work.
Key verse: (1 Corinthians 2:2)
Be intentional about aligning every discipline with the goal of growing closer to Christ.

Approach spiritual disciplines with the right heart and purpose.
Key verse: (Matthew 6:33)

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Doctrine of the Month - Salvation
*The Need for Salvation
* The Provision of Salvation

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- “Thank you for listening today! Giving Thanks should be a daily part of the life of every disciple of Jesus. We have so much to be thankful for, we just so easily are distracted by the details of life.Be intentional, be thankful!

-If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running.

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