Discipline.
Free to Walk, Not Free to Drift
Paul opens this passage with a bold declaration: Christ set us free, so don't get tangled up again in a yoke of slavery by trying to earn what grace already gave you. If we're saved by grace, does behavior still matter? Paul's answer is yes, but not by going back to rule-keeping; the whole law is fulfilled in one command, to love your neighbor as yourself (Gal. 5:13), and that kind of love is only possible by walking in the Spirit. Freedom in Christ was never meant to be an excuse to indulge the flesh; it's what makes it possible to starve it instead. Paul lists those flesh patterns as evident and warns that people who make a practice of them will not inherit the kingdom, not to frighten you but to show you exactly what you've been set free from.
Loved Enough to Be Disciplined
God’s discipline is not a contradiction of His love—it is an expression of it. The same steadfast love that rescues also refines. Discipline hurts because it confronts what is misaligned in us, but it is always purposeful. God is not trying to harm you; He is training you. Every correction aims at holiness, and every hardship carries the potential for growth. When we recognize discipline as proof of belonging, our resistance can turn into trust.
Growing Through Correction
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Hebrews 12Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what you ...
Hungering for God
Today, we are going to talk about hungering for God. Not just going to Him from time to time, but really desiring and longing for that communion with Him. Before we look at our Scripture, let’s invite Him into this space.God, thank You for today. Thank You for the space and time to spend with You. Speak to me now what You want me to hear. Fill me with Your presence, Your peace, and Your wisdom. In...
The Place and Pace of Prayer
Today, let’s get our hearts ready for what God wants to do during our time in worship together. We need the Holy Spirit to guide us and show us what He’s doing right now and what He wants to do in us. This means praying and asking Him to make us aware of His activity in our lives.If you’re new to prayer and still figuring out how God speaks to us, pray the prayer below, expecting that God will mee...
Words of Life
Today we are talking about the wholeness and fullness of life we receive when we saturate our lives with the words of God. We will evaluate what we are filling our hearts and minds with and compare those things to what God, through His word, tells us is important. Before we get started, let’s pray.God, thank You for the words You have given to me. Allow me to let them saturate every part of my lif...
