Winter 2021 Overview
When Emotions Rise
We are emotional beings. Some of us may appear more emotional than others, but we all have emotions. Although some people may try to suppress their emotions, emotions are not bad, but they can be detrimental if we let them “take over” and rule our lives. The writers of the psalms were not hesitant in expressing their emotions, but they directed their feelings toward God. Through their psalms, we learn how to convey our own emotions in a healthy, Christ-honoring way.
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Obey God and Deny Self. Denying self means we do not let our emotions run wild and unchecked. As we look to God in obedience and trust, those things that might trigger our emotions in an unhealthy way are kept in proper perspective.
Spiritual Disciplines: Becoming More Like Jesus
Discipline. That’s not always a welcomed word, but it is a necessary one. Every soldier knows the value of discipline. Those who choose to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle know it requires discipline to achieve their goals. It’s the same for our spiritual lives. Spiritual growth does not happen automatically, but we grow in Christlikeness as we discipline ourselves to follow and obey Him. The Bible points us to several disciplines others followed that brought them into a closer walk with God, disciplines that can bring greater obedience, intimacy, and joy into our lives. We truly become more like Jesus.
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Engage with Scripture. Many of the spiritual disciplines revolve around our personal engagement with God’s Word: reading, studying, praying, meditating, sharing, and so forth. Seeking to grow closer to Christ through spiritual disciplines also brings us into a deeper understanding and practice of His Word.
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