This document discusses the importance of dedication, desire, and discipline in pursuing one's spiritual goals. It provides several biblical passages emphasizing the need to dedicate one's whole self to God, desire to follow and obey Him even in the face of persecution, and exercise discipline through self-control, obedience, and training to overcome limitations and attain eternal rewards. The key is using discipline as a means to greater ends, giving up lesser things for God, and persevering through faith until the end.
It is particularly distressing when some Christians are alienated or repressed for their views and beliefs of affiliation in Christ. But note behind every persecution there is a message and something God wants us to learn from.
Focus not on the campaign to subjugate or eliminate you but look for the possibilities in the word concerning you. With Christ it is never hopeless, remember you are what God says you are and you have what God says you have because you are a peculiar person, sanctified, separated and put apart for his use. Know this, “Rejoice if you are persecuted, because you are fit for an acceptable purpose to proclaim liberty to them that are imprisoned by fleshy lust, to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all that mourn.
It is particularly distressing when some Christians are alienated or repressed for their views and beliefs of affiliation in Christ. But note behind every persecution there is a message and something God wants us to learn from.
Focus not on the campaign to subjugate or eliminate you but look for the possibilities in the word concerning you. With Christ it is never hopeless, remember you are what God says you are and you have what God says you have because you are a peculiar person, sanctified, separated and put apart for his use. Know this, “Rejoice if you are persecuted, because you are fit for an acceptable purpose to proclaim liberty to them that are imprisoned by fleshy lust, to bind up the broken hearted, and to comfort all that mourn.
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Isaiah 63:11-14GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
11 Then his people remembered Moses and the distant past.
Where is the one who brought them out of the sea
with the shepherds of his flock?
Where is the one who put his Holy Spirit in them?
12 Where is the one who sent his powerful arm
to support the right hand of Moses?
Where is the one who divided the water in front of them
to make an everlasting name for himself?
13 Where is the one who led them through the deep water?
Like horses in the wilderness,
they didn’t stumble.
14 Like animals going down into a valley,
they were given rest by the Lord’s Spirit.
In this way you guided your people
to make an honored name for yourself.
Trust in the LORD with ALL Your Hear | Proverbs 3:5-6; 1:7, 21:2 Bible StudyDanny Scotton, Jr.
The fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge and wisdom. We must acknowledge that we creatures lack the knowledge and wisdom of the Creator. Thus, it only makes sense to follow the Creator of life’s instructions for life. We are to trust in the LORD entirely and exclusively, not in our feeble understanding. In everything we do, we are to submit to Him, and He will make our paths straight (morally). Let us not rely on our own moral compass and ethical judgments, for it is the LORD who is the ultimate Judge.
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Trinity Kings World Leadership: Daring Courage Comes from Deep ConvictionTerrell Patillo
Isaiah 63:11-14GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
11 Then his people remembered Moses and the distant past.
Where is the one who brought them out of the sea
with the shepherds of his flock?
Where is the one who put his Holy Spirit in them?
12 Where is the one who sent his powerful arm
to support the right hand of Moses?
Where is the one who divided the water in front of them
to make an everlasting name for himself?
13 Where is the one who led them through the deep water?
Like horses in the wilderness,
they didn’t stumble.
14 Like animals going down into a valley,
they were given rest by the Lord’s Spirit.
In this way you guided your people
to make an honored name for yourself.
Trust in the LORD with ALL Your Hear | Proverbs 3:5-6; 1:7, 21:2 Bible StudyDanny Scotton, Jr.
The fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge and wisdom. We must acknowledge that we creatures lack the knowledge and wisdom of the Creator. Thus, it only makes sense to follow the Creator of life’s instructions for life. We are to trust in the LORD entirely and exclusively, not in our feeble understanding. In everything we do, we are to submit to Him, and He will make our paths straight (morally). Let us not rely on our own moral compass and ethical judgments, for it is the LORD who is the ultimate Judge.
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In a world that is distracted by #llamas and #TheDress, it's time for us to #getfocused! That's what #DiscoverDiscipline is all about. How do we live in a way that keeps eternity in mind and gets the most of out of life today?
Jim William's message "Finishing Well" from the Luis Palau Association Alliance Ministries Pacific Northwest Day of Prayer, Dec 1, 2011.
From 2 Tim 4.6-22.
In the passage, Paul is encouraging the believers to grow into maturity, following his own example. The process of growing in maturity is a lifelong process, one that Paul himself was on a journey, even towards the end of his life! This encouragement from Paul sets out a clear goal for all Christ-followers – it is a goal that we ought to continue to press on towards.
We are all at different stages in this journey of faith. Some of us have been on this journey for years; others are just starting out. Whether we have studied the Bible extensively and understand the Scriptures well or are just beginning to familiarise ourselves with the Bible, each one of us has a personal responsibility to live out? what we have learned thus far, and to keep pressing on towards full maturity so we can live out our God-given calling and purpose.
Last Sunday, Pastor Torch shared some principles, based on Philippians 3:15-17, that we as Christ-followers should continue doing so that we can live up to God’s call on our lives. These principles are summarised in the following points:
• Keep the perspective heavenward
• Keep living out your God-given purpose
• Keep Godly company
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Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
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Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
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Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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16. 1 corinthians 9.24 27(april 27, 2014)running for the eternal.
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4. This is not
about Fall.
This is
about
Rise.“This is
what all
races are
about.”
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6. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV
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Do you not knowthat in a race all the runners
run, but onlyone gets the prize?Runin such a
way as to get the prize.
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Everyone whocompetes inthe games goes into
strict training. They do it to get a crownthat will
not last, but we do itto get acrown that willlast
forever.
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ThereforeI donot run likesomeone running
aimlessly;I donot fight like aboxerbeating
the air.
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No, I strikea blow to my bodyand makeit
my slaveso that afterI havepreachedto
others, Imyself will not be disqualifiedfor
the prize.
17. I appeal to youtherefore, brothers, by the
mercies of God, to present your bodies as
a living sacrifice,holy and acceptable to
God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1 ESV
18. I wantyourloyalty, not yoursacrifices.
I want you to know me, not to give
me burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6 GW
19. If we live, we live tothe Lord; and if we die,
we die to theLord. So whether we live or
die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14;8 NIV
20. I havebeen crucifiedwith Christ.It is nolonger
I who live,but Christ wholives in me. And
the lifeI now livein the flesh Iliveby faith in
the Sonof God,who lovedme and gave
himself for me.
Galatians2:20 ESV
21. So whether you eat or drink or
whatever you do, do it all for the
glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV
22. Whatever youare doing, work at it
with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and
not for people.
Colossians 3:23 NET
23. Peter and other apostles
replied;”We must obey God
rather than men.”
Acts 5:29 NIV
24. Therefore, in the present caseI advise
you: Leave these menalone!Let them
go! For of their purpose or activity is of
human origin, it will fail.
But if it is from God, you will not be able
to stop these men; you willonly find
yourselves fighting against God.
Acts 5:38-29 NIV
26. Don't believe what your eyes
are telling you. All they show
is limitation. Look with your
understanding, find out what
you already know, and you'll
see the way to fly.”
Richard Bash
27. Once we accept our
limits, we go beyond
them.
Albert
Einstein
29. Then He saidto themall,"Ifanyone
desirestocomeafterMe,lethim
denyhimself,andtakeuphiscross
daily,andfollowMe.
Luke9:23 NKJV
30. Yes, and all who desire to
live godly in Christ Jesus
will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3;12 NKJV
31. If you are insulted because of the
name of Christ, you are blessed
because the Spirit of glory--the
Spirit of God--is resting on you.
1 Peter 4:14 GW
32. All men will hateyou because
of me, but he who stands firm
to the end will be saved.
Mark 13:13 NIV
33. III. Discipline
Everyone whocompetes in the games goes intostrict
training.They do it to get a crownthat willnotlast, but
we do it to get a crown thatwilllastforever.
Therefore I do not runlike someone running aimlessly; I
do not fightlike a boxer beatingthe air.
No, I strike a blowto my body and make it my slave so
that after I have preached to others, I myself willnot be
disqualifiedfor the prize.
1 Corinthians9:25-27 NIV
40. I have fought the goodfight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith.
Now there is in store for me the crown of
righteousness, which the lord, the
righteous judge will award to me on that
day- and not only me but also all who
have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 NIV
41. Challenges
Will you dedicate your life
to God? How?
Will you desire to follow
God and deny yourself?
