Spiritual Discipline is something that can be challenging as a believer in Christ. Like any other relationship, establishing boundaries and communication are essential in having healthy, positive and effective interactions. We should all wish to be disciplined in these ways in order to grow spiritually.
What does "Discipline" mean in the Bible?
1 : to punish or penalize for the sake of enforcing obedience and perfecting moral character.
2 : to train or develop by instruction and exercise especially in self-control.
Why is spiritual discipline important? You will develop not only a deeper relationship with God, but with all people surrounding you, because spiritual disciplines help develop better attitudes, more stable emotions, good thoughts, and kindness towards all. Spiritual disciplines help enrich our lives and in turn help us enrich the lives of others around us. With instilling this structure into our lives, this process helps us cultivate into maturity in Christ.
Throughout this daily course you will gain knowledge and tips in order to sustain your relationship with Jesus Christ. This disciplined life has a goal: the glory of God. The glory of God is the radiating forth of all His attributes. When we make ourselves busy in the things of God’s kingdom, our goal, our aim, is always the magnifying and extolling of God’s attributes, especially the attribute of His holiness. Whatever we do, we do it to please Him. Of course, as is true of all our good works, we live our lives in this disciplined way, not to earn anything with God, but rather to show our thankfulness to God for our salvation in Jesus Christ. Gratitude for God’s grace is what will drive us, day after day, morning and evening, to be consistent and disciplined in these activities of the sanctified life.
Read this prayer out loud before moving forward with your next life course:
Father God,
I ask you for divine clarity so that I may be obedient to your word. Allow my heart to remain open. I want to become closer to you in all areas of my life. I come to you right now and I need you. I want to strengthen my spirituality and discipline in you my God. Help me to remain humble and meek so that I can absorb all of the goodness you have to offer. Use me to do you will oh gracious God.
Amen.