Redeem time. Abide in Christ and pray without ceasing. Pray for better discipline. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man - 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
English Standard Version
25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
Yep! Reminds me of the song, “It’s a Slow Fade” by Casting Crowns. Chuck Swindole is also doing a series currently on King Solomon, who started out so good but did not finish well. I’d say he redeemed his time with too much of the wrong things. Also important in Redeeming Time, is redeeming it with that which pleases God, not our flesh.
I've been memorizing scripture. After doing the webinar about an month or so ago, I realized that this was one of the spiritual disciplines I was lacking and I really needed to do what Psalm 119:11 says and hide God's word in my heart. Before I started, I knew bits and pieces of scripture, but couldn't remember the references. Currently, I am working my way through memorizing Psalm 103 and it has been so awesome to daily recite the verse I am working on while I am going about my daily life. It keeps both my heart and mind focused on God's Word throughout the day.
Redeem time. Abide in Christ and pray without ceasing. Pray for better discipline. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man - 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
English Standard Version
25 Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control,[a] lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
Yep! Reminds me of the song, “It’s a Slow Fade” by Casting Crowns. Chuck Swindole is also doing a series currently on King Solomon, who started out so good but did not finish well. I’d say he redeemed his time with too much of the wrong things. Also important in Redeeming Time, is redeeming it with that which pleases God, not our flesh.
I've been memorizing scripture. After doing the webinar about an month or so ago, I realized that this was one of the spiritual disciplines I was lacking and I really needed to do what Psalm 119:11 says and hide God's word in my heart. Before I started, I knew bits and pieces of scripture, but couldn't remember the references. Currently, I am working my way through memorizing Psalm 103 and it has been so awesome to daily recite the verse I am working on while I am going about my daily life. It keeps both my heart and mind focused on God's Word throughout the day.