BOOT CAMP

 

Hebrews 12:11

 

"For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." ESV 

 

Living the Christian life is one of constant discipline because we are in a perpetual state of staving off temptations and struggling with our own natural  desires.  At times, we give in to ourselves and to the ways of the world. Then, we feel conviction and remorse. It is rough travelling through this life, but if we stay on course and allow the Lord to discipline us, we will win the prize of Christ's righteousness and peace. That's worth it all.

 

Lord, forgive us when we stumble and fall. Even though we may not like being disciplined, we know it is for our good and that You discipline us because You love us. We thank You and praise You for that. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

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CAUGHT, CORRECTED, AND LOVED

 

Hebrews 12:5,6

 

"And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? 'My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.'" ESV

 

None of us take too kindly to being disciplined, even when we deserve it. But, the Lord chooses to discipline us and to let us reap what we have sown. He does so to get us to a place where we will submit to His will. It is a good thing to be disciplined by the Lord. It proves we are His children and He is watching over us.

 

Heavenly Father, we thank You for disciplining us for those times we fail to do what is right. Help us to accept Your discipline and to remember that it brings us closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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IT'S GOOD TO BE JUDGED

 

 

1 Corinthians 11:32

 

"But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world." ESV

 

If we remain spiritually open to God's judgment of our thoughts, feelings, and actions, He will let us see if there is anything contrary to Him and His Word. How do we get spiritually open to God? By reading and meditating on His Word. This is the way we get to know Him and what He has instructed us to do. This will allow us the opportunity to change and get our lives in harmony with Him.

 

Heavenly Father, we are humbled by our confession that we aren't even aware that we are not spiritually open to You. Fill us with a burning desire for Your Word so that we can have our spiritual eyes open to see the things we need to change in our lives. Then we ask for the grace to make those changes and be more like Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.

 

 

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A PACKAGE DEAL

Proverbs 3:11,12   "My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights." ESV   The Lord teaches us through the Holy Spirit, His Word, and mature Christians. He is faithful to get us back on the right path when we stray. He works with us through discipline until we are obedient to Him. Sometimes this is not a pleasant thing, but it tells us that He loves us and cares about us as a loving parent with a child.   Heavenly Father, how we thank You that You love us enough to discipline us so that we stay on the narrow path that leads to eternal life. Help us to learn those things we need in order to keep walking with You. We pray in Jesus name, Amen.           ©2008-2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

GOD'S DISCIPLINE

 

 

Job 5:17

"Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty." ESV

Being disciplined can be a very unpleasant thing. But when the Lord is the one doing the correcting, we can be sure that it is for our good and for His glory. His discipline is a blessing that we learn to accept and appreciate as we grow in His love.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for complaining and for not accepting the discipline You lovingly but firmly take us through. Help us to see that it is a gift of correction, direction, learning, and growing in Your knowledge and wisdom. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

        

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GOD'S JUDGEMENT

If we are spiritually open to God's judgement of our thoughts,
feelings, and actions, He will let us see if there is anything
contrary to Him and His Word. This allows us opportunity to
change and get our lives in harmony with Him.

Read 1 Corinthians 11:32

"When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that
we will not be condemned with the world." (NIV)

"But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we
should not be condemned with the world." (KJV)

THE LOVED ARE DISCIPLINED

The Lord teaches us the way we are to go. He gets us back on
the right path when we stray. He works with us to be disciplined
and obedient to Him. Sometimes this is not a pleasant thing, but
it tells us that He loves us and cares about us as a loving parent
with a child.

Read Proverbs 3:11,12

"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent
his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a
father the son he delights in." (NIV)

"My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary
of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as
a father the son in whom he delighteth." (KJV)


  
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RIGHTEOUS PERSEVERENCE

Just because a person is righteous before God does not mean there will never be times of failure and defeat. The difference between the righteous children of God and the ungodly is the faith of the righteous will cause them to get up, repent, and keep running the race. Those who do not know that faith will crumble under the strain of defeat.

Read Proverbs 24:16

". . . .for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity." (NIV)

"For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief." (KJV)


  
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DISCIPLINE

Being disciplined can be a very unpleasant thing. But when the Lord
is the one doing the correcting, we can be sure that it is for our good
and for His glory. His discipline is a blessing that we learn to accept
and appreciate as we grow in His love.

Read Job 5:17

Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the
discipline of the Almighty." (NIV)

"Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore
despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty." (KJV)


  
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FOOD AND WORK

Food is a life sustaining necessity. The problem is, food does not magically appear in our hands so we can eat. Someone has to hunt the food, grow the food, harvest the food, and prepare the food. We are commanded to be a part of the process that makes food available by exerting effort. Work is
therefore necessary to sustain life. This is even more critical for the spiritual life.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:10

"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'If a man will not work, he shall not eat.'" (NIV)

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat." (KJV)





  
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DANGER IN SEEKING RICHES

Those who seek only after material things are most vulnerable to giving in to temptations to gain more. They become trapped in their search for riches, making unwise decisions that eventually destroy their souls. Loving to be rich is the source from which many evil things come.

Read 1 Timothy 6:9,10

"People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

"But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." (KJV)



  
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This warning cannot be stressed enough. In these end times, all events are unfolding unleashed evil, dangers, tribulations, and devastation. Be alert! Be prepared by seeking close communion with the Lord.

Read 2 Timothy 3:1

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days." (NIV)

"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."(KJV)




  
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WHERE IS YOUR HEART

It is easy for our spiritual gifts from God to become our own. If that happens, our total devotion and intentions of the heart become tainted and our God receives no glory from the very gifts we are given for His use. But God is faithful. He is always monitoring our hearts and prompting us to get our spirits in tune with Him. If we look
for Him to do this and obey, He will make Himself know to us. If we continue in our own selfish way, we will be left to our own destructive course.

Read 1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you my son, Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever." (NIV)

"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever." (KJV)


 
  
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The pure heart sees things through the eye of God, increasing closeness and confidence in God. The corrupted mind sees things in a self gratifying or perverted way so that sin increases and the sovereignty of God becomes minimized. These people claim to be godly and righteous, but their actions prove that they are imposters. They are cancer to the body of Christ and they hinder those who seek the Truth.

Read Titus 1:15,16

"To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good."

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HONOR MARRIAGE

Marriage is created by God to be highly esteemed, respect, and revered. Marriage can never be taken too seriously. Violation of the marriage bond brings the guilty into dangerous judgment.

Read Hebrews 13:4

"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral."



 
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PEACE OF MIND

To be kept by God during difficult times and even good times is such a comfort. In His grace and mercy, He keeps us with more than adequate peace, it is with perfect peace. This is for those whose minds are supported by confidence and trust in Him at all times.

Read Isaiah 26:3

"You will keep in perfect peace him who mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."



 
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GOD'S STRENGTH

There is no strength within us that does not come from the Lord. He is our only source of strength. His strength allows us to accomplish things we never thought possible.

Read Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights."



 
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OBEDIENCE AND SACRIFICE

"When performing outward good works becomes more important than
the inward obedient attitude, God becomes displeased. It is a sacrifice
of time and energy to volunteer to clean the church, but it is a greater
spiritual work to bring all of your thoughts captive to Christ. Make this
more important in your life without neglecting the good works.

Read 1 Samuel 15:22

"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in
obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to
heed is better than the fat of rams."

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CHOICE

The Lord has created us with the ability to make choices. Serving the
Lord is a choice we can make from a willing heart. Have you made
this choice?

Read Joshua 24:15

"But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for
yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your
forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites,
in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we
will serve the Lord."



 
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I DIDN'T DO IT

Self satisfaction and pride in our abilities and accomplishments are an open door to rob and dethrone God of the honor He deserves. When we admire our selves, we create an idol in God's place. Remember, all we are and all we have is from Him.

Read Deuteronomy 8:17,18

"You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have
produced this wealth for me." But remember the Lord your God, for it is
he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his
covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today."



 
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