As we continue pursuing holiness, we learn the value of personal discipline. Bridges reminds us that as believers we must train minds, bodies, and spirits to be holy just as athletes train or discipline their bodies to be in good physical shape. We know that Paul used this analogy in much of his writing.
This chapter reminds us that discipline begins with studying God's Word. He writes, "We must all arrange our schedules to provide for this daily intake of the Word of God." There are 4 categories of Bible intake: 1) hearing the Word; 2) reading the Bible; 3) studying the Scriptures; and 4) memoring key passages.
How have you found time in your busy schedule for God's Word? How has it helped in your pursuit of holiness? What encouragement can you offer other women who struggle to make a daily appointment with God?
We'll accept comments for Chapter 10 through July 28. We will cover Chapter 11 during the week of July 29 - August 4. We look forward to reading about your thoughts and insights.
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Chapter 10 made me look again at what personal responsibility I have in my holiness and the pursuit of it. I really had to ask myself if I looked at God's holiness as simple, when in fact it is anything but that. If I look at it as if it were a simple dime-a-dozen thing then that is how I am going to approach it and perceive it, so my heart won't ever realize the significance of it. But if I approach it in awe and wonder as I should then I will begin to see that it is something worth seeking, even if it doesn't come easily.
One convicting area was when it started talking about athletes disciplining themselves for things that don't matter and I am guilty of that. I will always be sure to go running when I have the chance, but I don't make the same effort to spend the appropriate quiet time that I should.
One thing I realized is that the more I take responsibility for than the more God does in my life, if He sees me making the effort, He will help me more and more as I turn to Him for help and strength. THe most important part is that I make the effort and not just sit back and point the finger.
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