Titus 2:11–12, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 4:7
Today's Thought
One of the fruits of the Spirit that tends to get overlooked is self control. Many times as believers we need to choose faith instead of our feelings, and that takes self control. I love the quote from James Clear, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your system.” In our faith journey, we should have systems in place to help us live the life God has called us to life. In Matthew 11 it talks about learning God's unforced rhythm of grace. These systems of daily reading, giving, or attending church aren’t designed to create the heavy burden of religion, rather, do the opposite. Because many times, discipline and boundaries are the very thing that equals freedom.
One of the fruits of the Spirit that tends to get overlooked is self control. Many times as believers we need to choose faith instead of our feelings, and that takes self control. I love the quote from James Clear, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your system.” In our faith journey, we should have systems in place to help us live the life God has called us to life. In Matthew 11 it talks about learning God's unforced rhythm of grace. These systems of daily reading, giving, or attending church aren’t designed to create the heavy burden of religion, rather, do the opposite. Because many times, discipline and boundaries are the very thing that equals freedom.
Prayer Focus
Father, I want each day of my life to matter for eternity. I am asking that you would transform this area of my life. Encourage my heart to daily surrender and walk in step with your Holy Spirit because I know that this is a fruit of His work in me.
Father, I want each day of my life to matter for eternity. I am asking that you would transform this area of my life. Encourage my heart to daily surrender and walk in step with your Holy Spirit because I know that this is a fruit of His work in me.