[1 Corinthians 9:27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.]

Discipline is defined as self imposed standards for the sake of achieving a higher goal. Spiritual Disciplines are self imposed spiritual habits for the purpose of fostering spiritual growth. Without discipline, you can never achieve anything. Without spiritual discipline, you can never grow spiritually. Paul in our opening verse says “I discipline my body lest… I should.. be disqualified.” Without discipline, you will lose track. Discipline is something you do whether you feel like or not, whether it rains or not. Everyone in the Bible who was serious with God practiced spiritual disciplines. Daniel prayed 3 times a day. Isaac went to the fields to meditate in the evenings. These are examples of spiritual disciplines. Jesus practiced spiritual disciplines – He would leave multitudes and go to pray at specific times. This the discipline of prayer. You set times for prayer & whether U feel like or u don’t when that time comes U go to pray. There is the Discipline of studying the Word, Discipline of Fasting etc. Today is our Consecration Friday where we review our walk with the Lord and make adjustments. This week, how have been your prayer life? Have U been studying the Word? Check your spiritual life and make some serious decisions. Remember, your spiritual life is the core of your life. If your spiritual life dies, you are sunk especially in our perverted generation. Commit yourself to prayer and Fasting and let’s meet in the evening for prayers.