Uncle Davey wrote:
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>> "TresWBL" <telconstar99@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>> Ok, so ideally no Christians would have a problem spending time
>>> with Christ everyday. In reality, we all know distractions can
>>> become a problem. How do you guys deal with this? What techniques
>>> do you use to help you have that daily time with Christ? What works
>>> for you? Thanks.
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>> The simplest way that I know of (the only that really works for me)
>> is to practice the spiritual disciplines of fasting, solitude,
>> silence, study, worship, confession, etc. My basic belief is that
>> when we are "born again" (or what ever term you wish to call being
>> graced with God's Spirit) we then have a heart that seeks God, but
>> we still have that "fleshly desire" (which I see a being part of our
>> flesh and trained into our mind and emotions) working against us.
>>
>> The purpose of the disciplines is to do just that, discipline.
>> Discipline our bodies so we are not driven by those selfish desires
>> but can keep them under control and to renew our mind and emotions
>> to conform to that Spirit that is within us.
>>
>> I also look at them like exercise, if you stop doing it, you convert
>> back to the way you were when you started. The disciplines are not
>> just to do once in a while, they are a way of life that helps put us
>> in a place where God can further transform us into what he wants us
>> to be.
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>> JCB
>>
>
> Well, it wasn't addressed to me, but I did find it helpful.
>
> Uncle Davey
Good words, JCB. "Discipline" is the key word. I should do a devotional
message on discipline.
I write a weekly devotional and send it to 25,000+ people. I also do an
audio devotional. Link: http://devos.jcsm.org.
God bless,
Jason
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Jesus Christ Saves Ministries
http://www.jcsm.org
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John 8:36 "Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free
indeed."
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has
made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
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