Weekday Devotional - Week 8 Self Discipline (Day 5) - Proven Results

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Proven Results

Scripture Reading: Daniel 1:1-21; Matthew 6:33

Reflection:
How did Daniel train for his faith in God?

What were Daniel's top priorities in the midst of difficult situations?

How can discipline help you order and live out your priorities? 

Prayer:  Lord, give me strength and discipline as I seek a closer walk with you.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 8 Self Discipline (Day 4) - Change your Mind

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Change your Mind

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-17

Reflection:
How would you describe your old life?  Your new life?

How do you struggle with putting on the new self?

How can you keep your heart and mind on God? 

Prayer:  Lord, help me set my mind on your today Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 8 Self Discipline (Day 3) - Growing in God's Love

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Growing in God's Love

Scripture Reading: Titus 2:11-3:15; Psalm 34:1-22

Reflection:
What are the characteristics of a disciplined lifestyle indicated in Psalm 34?

How does God bless a disciplined life?

What is God's desire for you according to the reading of Titus?

How does the grace of God educate us? 

Prayer:  Lord, draw me into a deeper relationship with you.  Peel off the layers of doubt and struggle, and free me for a life with you.  Give me strength to train to be a good example tot he world of who you call me to be.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 8 Self Discipline (Day 2) - Overcoming Sinful Desires

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Overcoming Sinful Desires

Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-18, 13:11-14

Reflection:
How might we be slaves to sin?

How can we live in the freedom of Christ?

How do we "dress ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ"?

What sin in your life keeps you from the fullness of the freedom of Christ?

 Prayer:  Lord, I am so grateful for the gift of freedom from sin.  Help me turn my back on my sinful desires and live fully in the light of day.  Amen.

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Weekday Devotional - Week 8 Self Discipline (Day 1) - Training for a Life of Faith

The Daily Devotional comes from the Common English Bible (The Daily Companion).   This is a 52 week 5 day a week daily devotional.

Training for a Life of Faith

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Reflection:
Describe characteristics you think of when you hear "people of the light" versus "people of the night."

How is training for a life of faith like physical training?

Why do we most often fail when we merely try?

How can we succeed in our goals to be more and more like Christ?

Prayer: God, grant me the strength to train for a deeper walker with you.  Give me self-discipline and encourage me as I seek more of you.  Amen.

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