What is it?
A way that we can "speak" with God, or hear from God.
Prayer
How do I practice Solitude?
Spend intentional time alone, meditating, praying, fasting, reading, etc.
Why do we Celebrate?
God has been so good to us, and we have reason to! Celebration reminds us that, even in tough times, God has and will be faithful.
When we Study we are "transformed through the renewal of our _____"
Minds, Romans 12:2
Are there any spiritual disciplines you can't practice, even as a teenager?
No! We can all practice these in our daily lives, no matter how old we are.
Singing praises to God, as one community.
Worship
How do I practice Confession?
Reflect on what I've done, feel the sorrow of the sin, ask forgiveness, with a desire to live differently moving forward.
Why is Guidance important?
We don't always know what is right/wrong, so we need to seek help from other Christians, family, pastors, and the Holy Spirit.
"If we _______ our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Confess, 1 John 1:9
How many weeks have we discussed spiritual disciplines?
7
Giving up the need to get my own way, so I can love God and love others.
Submission
How do I practice Simplicity?
By choosing to live with less, so that I can rely on God and be generous with others.
Why does Meditation matter?
Meditation helps us empty our minds of distractions so we can become filled with God's presence.
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for ____ days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry."
Forty, Luke 4:1-4
Why do we call these practices Spiritual disciplines?
These practices grow and train us, like practicing for a sport, instrument, etc. in better followers of Jesus.
Setting something aside so I can grow closer to God.
Fasting
How do I practice spiritual Study?
Read Scripture and other resources, watch Bible Youtube channels, ask your Pastor. Look for questions that can be asked when reading the Bible.
Why does Solitude matter?
When we're alone with God, we learn about God, ourselves, and what's important.
When you Worship, you are learning to "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ____ and with all your ____ and with all your strength."
soul, mind. Mark 12:30
We have discussed 75 ways to grow towards God during this study there are 12 distinct disciplines we have discussed—list 5 of them.
Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, Study, Simplicity, Solitude, Submission, Service, Confession, Worship, Guidance, Celebration.
Doing everything we can to help others, even when it isn't fun or exciting.
Service
How do I practice Submission?
By being obedient to God, parents, teachers, friends, and even enemies as long as I am not taken advantage of. Even if I think things should be done my way, I can choose to follow someone else's instruction.
In relation to faith, why is it important for us to Study?
"Whoever wants to become great among you must be your ______, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to _____, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Servant, serve. Matthew 20:26a-28
What does it mean to incarnate the love of Christ?
To embody and make visible His love through your actions and life.