Distraction pulls us away from our relationship with God. So what’s the secret to drawing closer to God? Spiritual disciplines! The habits that help us focus on God, grow in our faith, and stay grounded. In this episode, we overview the key spiritual disciplines for your life. (The 5th habit may surprise you!)

0:00 - INTRO

1:31 - WHAT ARE THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES?

Intentional practices that help us deepen our relationship with God

Like exercise!

3:09 - KEY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: 1. BIBLE INTAKE 

Psalm 1

Journal

Slow down

4:39 - 2. PRAYER

A.C.T.S.: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication

2-Way Conversation

5:43 - 3. SILENCE & SOLITUDE

Jesus often withdrew.

Antidotes to noise.

6:26 - 4. FASTING

Intentionally avoiding eating so you can focus on God

6:49 - AN INVITATION INTO COMMUNITY

Spectrums for Spiritual Disciplines:

- Abstaining or Engaging

- Individual or Corporate

7:45 - 3 MORE! 5. WORSHIP, 6. SABBATH, 7. COMMUNITY

9:30 - WHY SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES MATTER

Help us grow and become closer to Jesus (2 Peter 3:18)

Remedy for spiritual dryness

11:09 - PRACTICAL TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED

- Just pick one!

- Be consistent: small habits become large spiritual growth

- Find accountability

- Unplug from distractions

12:46 - WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? SET YOUR RHYTHM

Pick 1 spiritual discipline to do daily, weekly, monthly/seasonally

14:11 - THANK YOU & WRAP UP

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