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All You Need Is Discipline and Not Prayers: The Biblical Power of Christian Discipline and Transformation

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“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” — Romans 12:2 (KJV)   Many Christians pray sincerely for change, breakthrough, spiritual growth, success, self-control, a better marriage, victory over temptation, and a closer walk with God. Yet sometimes, after praying repeatedly, nothing seems to change.  Why?  One important answer is discipline .  D iscipline does not replace prayer; discipline helps us live out what we pray for .  Prayer is essential to the Christian life, but prayer must be followed by obedience, action, consistency, and self-control. You can pray for a stronger spiritual life, but you must also make time to study the Bible. You can pray to overcome temptation, but you must also learn to avoid situations that repeatedly lead you into temptation. You can pray for a better marriage, but you must discipline yourself to communicate with love, forgive, listen, and honour your spouse.  This is why the...
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When You Feel Like Giving Up, Remember That God Is With You

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There are moments in life when you become tired of trying.  You pray, but the answer seems delayed. You work hard, but nothing appears to change. You encourage others while secretly struggling within yourself. Sometimes, you may even reach a point where you wonder whether God has heard your prayers at all.  If you are currently in such a season, this devotional is for you.  When you feel like giving up, remember this: God has not abandoned you .  Your circumstances may be difficult, but God's presence has not changed. Your strength may be running low, but His strength is still available. You may not understand what God is doing, but you can continue trusting the God who sees the whole picture.  “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.” — Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)   Today's Devotional Thought   Giving up can feel like the easiest option when disappointment continues for a long time.  But difficult seasons do not necessarily ...
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Spiritual Influence: How Your Life Can Impact Others for God

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Every person has some form of influence.  You influence people through your words, actions, character, decisions, relationships, attitudes, and the way you respond when life becomes difficult. Sometimes you influence people intentionally, while at other times your influence happens without you even realising it.  For Christians, this raises an important question:  What kind of influence is your life having on the people around you?   Spiritual influence is not about becoming famous, powerful, or highly recognised. It is about allowing your faith, character, words, and actions to point people toward God and biblical truth.  Jesus described His followers as the salt of the earth  and the light of the world .  “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” — Matthew 5:14   Your life can influence your family, friends, colleagues, church community, children, spouse, neighbours, and even people you may never realise are ...
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