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Prayer Request: Today's Scripture *April 15,2008*
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April Hunt
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Today's Scripture *April 15,2008* (Apr 14, 2008)
Prayer Request:
Today's Scripture *April 15,2008*
1 Corinthians 9:25
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
Whatever happened to self-discipline? Many books and speakers guide wandering soul to self-fulfillment, self-satisfaction, and self-awareness. Not many tackle self-discipline.
Self-discipline requires an honest look at your strengths and weaknesses, with emphasis on the latter. It means building the will to say no when a powerful appetite inside you screams yes. For example, when you have self-discipline, you can (1) say no to friends or situations that will lead you away from Christ, (2) say no to casual sex, saving intimacy for marriage, and (3) say no to laziness in favor of "can do" and "will do".
Self discipline is a long, steady course in learning attitudes that do not come naturally, and channeling natural appetites toward God's purposes. Where are your weak points? Pray with a friend for God's help to redirect weakness into strength.
O Lord, we are so grateful for Your love! May we all strive for self-discipline in our lives. Help us Lord to seek Your ways as our own. May the cry of our hearts be to honor and worship You with our very lives. In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen..
God bless you richly!
In Him,
April
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Thank you & God Bless
Thank you & God Bless
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Bible Scripture & Some information & ideas from NLT Life Application Bible ; all other accompanying thoughts & prayers ©April Hunt 2008
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