Distraction pulls us away from our relationship with God. So what’s the secret to drawing closer to God? Spiritual disciplines! The habits that help us focus on God, grow in our faith, and stay grounded. In this episode, we overview the key spiritual disciplines for your life. (The 5th habit may surprise you!)
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0:00 – INTRO
1:31 – WHAT ARE THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES?
Intentional practices that help us deepen our relationship with God
Like exercise!
3:09 – KEY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: 1. BIBLE INTAKE
Psalm 1
Journal
Slow down
4:39 – 2. PRAYER
A.C.T.S.: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication
2-Way Conversation
5:43 – 3. SILENCE & SOLITUDE
Jesus often withdrew.
Antidotes to noise.
6:26 – 4. FASTING
Intentionally avoiding eating so you can focus on God
6:49 – AN INVITATION INTO COMMUNITY
Spectrums for Spiritual Disciplines:
– Abstaining or Engaging
– Individual or Corporate
7:45 – 3 MORE! 5. WORSHIP, 6. SABBATH, 7. COMMUNITY
9:30 – WHY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES MATTER
Help us grow and become closer to Jesus (2 Peter 3:18)
Remedy for spiritual dryness
11:09 – PRACTICAL TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
– Just pick one!
– Be consistent: small habits become large spiritual growth
– Find accountability
– Unplug from distractions
12:46 – WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? SET YOUR RHYTHM
Pick 1 spiritual discipline to do daily, weekly, monthly/seasonally
14:11 – THANK YOU & WRAP UP