Run the race

Twelve biblical disciplines to nurture your spiritual health

Train yourself to be Godly

1 Timothy 4:7b

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.  Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last for ever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.
(1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

RISE. TRAIN. REST. REPEAT.

How would you describe your spiritual health? Paul reminds the Corinthian church that all good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades whereas those who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ are aiming for an eternal prize which is to dwell with Him for eternity. How is your training going? How fit are you for the race?

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  • 1. Generosity

    The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. (Proverbs 11:25)

  • 2. Worship

    Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. (Romans 12.1)

  • 3. Fasting

    Jesus said, “When you fast …”
    Matthew 6:16)

  • 4. Confession

    Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
    (Proverbs 28.13)

  • 5. Fellowship

    They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship …
    (Acts 2.42)

  • 6. Prayer

    Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
    (Colossians 4:2)

  • 7. Rest

    Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
    (Exodus 20:8)

  • 8. God’s Word

    They received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day.
    (Acts 17:11)

  • 9. Gratitude

    Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
    His love endures for ever. 
    (Psalm 136:1)

  • 10. Witnessing

    Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
    (1 Peter 3:15) 

  • 11. Service

    There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.
    (1 Corinthians 12:4-5)

  • 12. Celebration

    We had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.
    (Luke 15:32)

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