From Rules to Relationship
Many of us grew up thinking the Christian life is about rules. Go to church. Read your Bible. Pray. Don’t do this. Don’t do that.
But Jesus didn’t die to give us a rulebook. He died to give us a relationship.
John 15:15 – “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends.”
Revelation 3:20 – “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
God wants to be with you. Not just have you do things for Him.
Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual disciplines are not about earning God’s favor. They are about creating space to be with Him.
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Discipline |
What It Is |
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Silence |
Quieting yourself to hear God |
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Solitude |
Being alone with God |
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Contemplation |
Thinking deeply about God’s truth |
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Meditative Scripture Reading |
Slowly reading and savoring God’s Word |
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Sabbath |
Resting in God’s goodness |
Watch:
Title: “Your Identity in Christ”
Length: Approximately 1.38 minutes
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlfK482mFU4
This video walks through powerful biblical truths about who you are in Christ. Based on Scripture, it reminds every believer of three foundational realities: you are accepted, you are secure, and you are significant, not because of what the world says, but because of what God declares.
Reflection After Watching
- What old labels or lies about yourself do you need to let go of?
- Which truth from this video, “I am accepted,” “I am secure,” or “I am significant”,do you most need to embrace today?