Hello my dear friends! Blessings, the Lord's blessings upon you today. The longer we walk with the Lord and experience His amazing grace, we come to realize that everything that is good comes from Him. In a world where so many are living empty lives, He has touched us and caused us to grow. This is what the Psalmist is testifying about in this week's Psalms of Discipleship: It is personal, it is praiseworthy, it is powerful. It is grace.
Learning with you,
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #2
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. 9 I will give You thanks forever, because You have done it, And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones. Psalm 52:8-9
Core Value: Grace
As believers, we do contribute to our spiritual growth through our faithful obedience to practice “the spiritual disciplines” like worship, Bible study, prayer, being in community, serving others with our gifts, and sharing our faith. But at the end of the day, if God is not intimately involved in all of these, we are only busying ourselves with religious activities. It is God who always gives the growth.
and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NASB95)
• The disciple who is experiencing spiritual growth is “like a green olive tree in the house of God.”
• The disciple who is experiencing spiritual growth places his “trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.”
• The disciple who is experiencing spiritual growth gives “thanks forever [to the Lord], because You have done it.”
• The disciple who is experiencing spiritual growth is patient with God: “And I will wait on Your name, for it is good, in the presence of Your godly ones.”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
How do I know for sure whether or not I am growing as a disciple of Jesus?
What are some of the spiritual disciplines that I need work on in order to grow in my faith?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, because of You and Your grace that is at work in my life, I am able to experience spiritual growth. May I always trust in Your lovingkindness forever. May I always give You thanks forever because You are the One who is bringing spiritual maturity into my life. You are very patient with me. Please help me to be patient with You.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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