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• Women's Spiritual Health

hen I first heard the term “spiritual discipline,” I bristled at the thought of spiritual growth requiring discipline: self-discipline and, of course, God-directed discipline.

So why is it called discipline?

·      It is requires commitment, time, and lots of practice.

·      Planning and dedication are key.

·      You have to be intentional.

·      It sometimes comes with pain.

An athlete understands these dynamics and what it takes to discipline our bodies. She exercises and eats right in order to have optimal performance.

I am no star athlete, but I do long to grow in spiritual discipline so that I might

·      Draw closer to God.

·      Follow Jesus’ example.

·      Live by the Spirit.

This week, we’ll be exploring various aspects of spiritual discipline as they relate to our overall spiritual health.

• Women's Spiritual Health

A conversation about spiritual health would be lacking if we did not look to the Great Physician as the author of what our spiritual selves need. I don’t know many people who enjoy going to the doctor. However, when we are really sick, in need of wise counsel from someone who has knowledge and experience to help us, we visit the doctor.

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick” (Matt. 9:12, Mark 2:17, Luke 5:31). And we are all sick!

We are broken individuals in need of a doctor.

But the doctor is not just for when we are sick. He gives us preventative medicine and advice in his Word that guides us in the right path.

So, whether you are feeling broken or healthy today, I recommend you take this prescription from the Great Physician.