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- Submission, The Gift of Freedom
Submission, oh how it rubs me the wrong way. Where can I change my focus and see freedom instead of bondage in my view of submission. Join me as I chat and read scripture about how Jesus asked his disciples and us today to submit to one another.
Ponderings
- Sit with “the freedom to give up our own rights for the good of others”, what does that mean to you?
- How is your definition of submission changing?
- What if I did one unselfish thing for someone else, without a thought of anything in return?
- Look at your relationships, ask God to reveal any relationship that you may feel “they owe me one”.
- Look inward, seek out the areas where you shy away for submitting to God.
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11 min - Submission, Really, It's a Discipline?
Submission is one of the twelve spiritual disciplines. Before you skip this chat, I want you to recognize your first emotional response to the word. If it was negative, I encourage you to join me as we look at the freedom that can be found in this exercise. Also, recognizing that some churches have done a disservice in their way of teaching this topic; we will study the example of Jesus and his submission.
Ponderings
- What was your first reaction to the word submission?
- Say out loud what your definition is of submission?
- How are you doing with the disciplines? Are you only focused on getting the exercise done?
- What is your biggest temptation in regards to the Spiritual Exercises?
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11 min - Solitude Week 3 - Light of the World
Have you wondered how to start your practice of solitude, today I give a few tips on how to begin your journey with silence and stillness. You will be reminded that as Christ is the light of the world, you are children on the light, image bearers. Come and practice a listening heart.
Ponderings:
- Take notice of times when you long for silence this week, what were the circumstances surrounding it?
- How do you see Solitude as an outward discipline?
- Where can you find 3 minutes in your day, to sit still and let go of your anxiety, stress or busy schedule?
- If you could unplug, where would you want to go? Why? How does solitude fit into this picture?
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9 min - Solitude Week 2 - Dark Night of the Soul
This is our second week in Solitude and I want to discuss a difficult time in a Christian’s walk, the Dark night of the Soul. What happens when suffering, loss, and overwhelming pain, create a situation when you cannot hear God. How can you talk with the Comforter when you have no words? Come join me as we reach out to the One who knows us best.
Ponderings
- Have you had so much pain and suffering that you are speechless before the Father?
- Can you relate to the term “Dark night of the soul”?
- What does it mean for you to sit and wait, to be silent, and be patient?
- What is forming around your definition of Solitude?
- Is there a verse, prayer, or passage that you can go to again and again to bring your soul peace?
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11 min - Solitude - Week 1
Today is the first chat on solitude. It is an outward discipline, meaning the practices can be seen or noticed by another. How is silence involved with solitude? Listen as I give biblical examples, as well as a recent personal one. Welcome, come and take a moment to listen.
Ponderings
- What is your definition of Solitude?
- What is the difference between Solitude and loneliness?
- What are your initial feelings about the idea of solitude?
- I wonder what your image of solitude looks like.
- How does silence fit into solitude?
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13 min - Spiritual Formation
What is your definition of Spiritual formation? Get a notebook, or journal as I will have a few ponderings and ideas in this chat today for you to write about this week. Come see what scripture says about formation and spiritual practices. There is joy in the journey.
10 min - Prayer - Week 3
As we enter in to our third contemplative chat on prayer, may you take time to listen and learn the voice of the one who calls you beloved. The world tries to keep your attention and energy while God waits patiently for you to come and sit with him. Today, may you draw close and hear his voice calling you.
Ponder:
- Is there a time when I notice Jesus calling to me to sit and rest with him?
- Do I notice a nudge from God or the Holy Spirit when I am in certain situations?
- Have I found a way to turn the noises of the world down so I can hear God?
- Where, what location causes me to feel closest to God?
- Jesus used the word “come” when Peter was in the boat and Jesus was walking on the water. What word does He use when he call you?
9 min - Prayer - Week 2
Welcome, this is our second week on prayer. I hope you are able to ponder the idea of prayer during the week. Today I want to look at prayer not as an event but a lifestyle- to live prayerfully. So, why pray? What are your motives? Let’s think about what we gain as we enter into communion with God. The root of all prayer and indeed all life itself, is desire for God. All things are made to desire God”, Roberta Bondi.
Ponderings:
- What is your definition of prayer?
- Is my relationship with God a ‘love relationship”?
- I wonder how I would feel just sitting quietly with God?
- Can I sit in silence and turn my busy brain off?
- What if I changed my thinking on prayer and focused on living the relationship?
12 min - Prayer - Week 1
Today I am going to begin discussing prayer. Prayer is an inward discipline. It rounds out the 4 inward disciplines. We have looked at Meditation, fasting, and study. I want to begin by thinking about what prayer means to us and how we come to the idea of prayer. I will offer questions to help bring to mind how you have experienced prayer in the last month. Come join me as we begin to look at our own style of talking to God.
Ponderings
- How would you describe your prayer life to a friend?
- What is your personal definition of prayer?
- What has been the most recent theme of your prayer life?
- Which of the prayer styles listed today are you most comfortable: praying with others words, praying with scripture, praying with your own words, or praying with no words?
- How do you address your prayers: Oh Lord, God, Creator, Almighty, Jesus, Savior, Redeemer, Healer?
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10 min - Breath Break
Welcome. This is Heidi from Discerning Grace. Today I am taking a break from exercises. Physical or spiritual exercises can easily move from helpful and healthy to a negative even unhealthy activity in our life. I took a break from the exercises because I was getting caught up in ‘doing things’ instead of ‘being’. It is good for us to have goals, to strive and seek ever more to be an image bearer of Jesus. Yet, there are times when just being is more than enough. Taking time to sit at His feet and listen or watch or feel the world around us. As Martha was busy getting things ready, Mary sat at Jesus feet. I think she listened, she watched, she drew in the compassion he radiated. Sometimes we need to do the same. Sit, listen, watch, feel and accept his love he so generously gives.
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