Gary Byrum, Associate Pastor | Pastoral Care & Sr. Adults
The
joy of having a friend – the discipline of mutual accountability.
The
joy of being a child in a loving family – the discipline of respect, obedience,
and trust.
The
joy of being married to Jan – the discipline of sacrificially loving her as
Christ loves the church.
The
joy of being born again as a Child of God – the discipline of a daily walk,
immersed in His Word, accountable to brothers and sisters in community, with a
heart that is filled with intentional worship, praise, and thanksgiving.
Joy
and discipline are inseparable in healthy, transforming relationships. Yet, in
the rush of life, we can overlook the need for discipline in our relationship
with Jesus, the need for an intentional, genuine hunger for daily worship of
our Savior. Is it any wonder that we sometimes find ourselves drifting and
feeling far away? Discipline strengthens our faith in Jesus, even when our
feelings tell us the circumstances are overwhelming.
Are
you worshiping God daily? Is the word of Christ dwelling in you richly as a
result of your time in the Word? Are you growing in community with others,
being transparent and accountable to them in confession, fellowship, and
prayer? Is praise and thanksgiving a daily experience? Today is a good day to
start. Walk in rich relationship with Him.
TWEETABLE QUOTE: Discipline
strengthens our faith in Jesus, even when our feelings tell us the
circumstances are overwhelming. #mynext
