Calling- God's initiative to bring people to Christ and to participate in his redemptive work in the world.

Many things in life have good news and bad news associated with them. Emphasizing one side to the exclusion of the other is not the whole truth. The same is true of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Evangelism- is the act of a person sharing the gospel with another.

Humility-meekness, lowliness, and absence of self.

TEACHABILITY - a person able to learn by being taught.

ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER - An accountability partner is someone who supports another person to keep a commitment or maintain progress on a desired goal.

MEDITATION- focused solely on the Word of God and what it reveals about him.

Meditation in the Bible involves a pondering of God’s Word and a deep reflection upon its truths.

DEVOTIONAL READING - Lectio Divina is Latin for "divine reading," "spiritual reading," or "holy reading" and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and provide special spiritual insights.

God is a God of COMMUNICATION AND WORDS. Throughout the ages he has spoken to us through the written Word, the spoken word, and the incarnate Word.

The H disciplines- address our need and desire to hear a word from God. Our world of printed as well as verbal noise can drown out the reality and wonder of God's Word. There are always other books to read and speakers to listen to. We know God does use books and people to speak to us. But Scripture is a primary way that the Holy Spirit opens us up to the God bond us.

What is Spiritual Discipline?

1. Discipline is defined as "training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior.

Introduction:

Fasting is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, let’s begin by defining the Hebrew and Greek words:

fast =

Hebrew sum = “to cover the mouth”

Greek nesteuo = “abstain”

Both words deal with abstaining from food. Some people would insist that unless your fast consists of abstaining from food “God would not approve. a Biblical fast could involve abstaining from things other than just food

Do you have broken pieces in your Life?

What do you do when a relationship is broken and there’s hurt and pain?

Do you have broken pieces in your Life?

What do you do when a relationship is broken and there’s hurt and pain?

How can we experience God through our Purpose?

Knowing God intimately is foundational for the fulfillment of your purpose.

What is self- Control?

Self-control (“temperance” in the KJV) is, of course, the ability to control oneself. It involves moderation, constraint, and the ability to say “no” to our desires and fleshly lusts.

Gentleness- is a humble non-threatening demeanor that derives from a position of strength and authority and is useful in calming another's anger.

FAITHFULNESS- Dependable, loyal, and full of trust.

Goodness- is the selfless desire to be open hearted and generous to others above what they deserve.

Kindness- an eagerness to put others at ease. It’s a sweet and attractive temperament that shows friendly regards.

Patience-Hupomonē means "a remaining under," as when one bears up under a burden.