Body, Soul, and Spirit
“17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” —Mark 2:17
To get well soon we need disciplines in place physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
“23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Thessalonians 5:23
My body is what connects me to the world.
“19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” —1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” —1 Timothy 4:8
My soul is what connects me to decision.
“2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” —Psalm 84:2
“8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. —Philippians 4:8
My spirit is what connects me to God.
“10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us.” —1 Corinthians 2:10-12
Discipline of Abstinence
1. Solitude
2. Silence
3. Simplicity
4. Fasting
5. Sabbath
Disciplines of Engagement
1. Study
2. Prayer
3. Community
4. Generosity
5. Hospitality