Believers are called to live a life of discipline. A life that calls us to pass the many tests of temptation that will try to sway or distract us from God and His will for our lives.
Even Jesus himself was tested and had to resist temptation while in the wilderness. Despite the temptation that arose, Jesus remained disciplined in His purpose with us in mind.
Jesus constantly lived an uncomfortable life that required much discipline. He went from being a King to being a servant, to being respected to being disrespected, and more.
He did all this with keeping the end goal in mind. He did all this still knowing that He would have to die on the cross for our sins to give us a chance at everlasting life.
Now imagine, if Jesus did not choose to have the discipline to come on this Earth to do what He was called to do. Imagine, if He chose not to die on that cross for our sins. Where would we be ?
HERE ARE 5 WAYS TO BUILD
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE :
1. MAKE PRAYER AND FASTING A LIFESTYLE
Are you making time to properly prepare your spirit man for what’s ahead ?
Joel 2:12 states, “ That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.”
Prayer and fasting are both great ways to make room for God to cause a spiritual breakthrough in our lives. Both prayer and fasting puts us in a position to surrender our flesh and our situation to God. Both prayer and fasting open our spiritual eyes more and strengthen our relationship with Christ. Be sure to make time to pray and fast so God can give you clear direction and insight about your life.
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