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Oswald Chambers Quote

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If I am in the habit of steadily facing myself with God, my conscience will always introduce God’s perfect law and indicate what I should do.

From Acts 24:16:  “Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Faithful Discipline (Elfchen Series #181)

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Teaching

Clear

Path ahead

Father’s guiding light

Spirit’s daily, quiet intervention

Conscience

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Justifying

Righteous

Fatherly lessons

Understanding, character counts

Faith’s season of grace

Integrity

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Acquiring

Experience

Father’s goodness

Backed with love

Endurance, walking with peace

Self-control

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Oswald Chambers Quote

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The right thing to do with habits is to lose them in the life of the Lord, until every habit is so practiced that there is no conscious habit at all.

From Romans 12:2:  “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Alan Shephard Quotes

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If you don’t use your experience, your past is wasted, and you are betraying yourself.

I think the sense of family and family achievement, plus the discipline which I received there from that one-room school were really very helpful in what I did later on.

Born in Derry, New Hampshire, Alan Shephard (1923-1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman.  In 1961, he became the first American to travel into space.  In 1971, he became the fifth person (and the oldest) to walk on the Moon at the age of 47.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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At times God puts us through the discipline of darkness to teach us to heed him.  Song birds are taught to sing in the dark, and we are put into the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to hear Him.

From Matthew 10:27:  “What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops.“

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Monday Memories: Transforming Life

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From Romans 12:11:  “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”

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Offering our bodies to our Father

As a living sacrifice to the Lord

Forever transformed, through His renewal

Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord

 

Accepting God’s will with sober recourse

Remaining faithful, God living with us

His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways

With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus

 

God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace

Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal

Remaining steadfast, to all which is good

Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals

 

Steering ourselves, with total discipline

According to God’s proud expectations

Living and serving His Holy Kingdom

Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations

 

Remaining patient, despite life’s trials

Providing His strength, God leading us all

Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road

Living peacefully, following His call

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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick:  “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed.  No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”

 

Originally published March, 2020.

Frank Herbert Quotes

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Seek freedom and become captive to your desires.  Seek discipline and find your liberty.

It is impossible to live in the past, difficult to live in the present, and a waste to live in the future.

American author Frank Herbert (1920-1986) was best known for his science fiction writing.  His novel DUNE (1965) and its sequels brought him wide acclaim.  

Julie Andrews Quote

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Some people regard discipline as a chore.  For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.

From 2 Timothy 1:6-7:  “For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Discipline is one of the most hated terms in our times.  If you want to put a stop to mediocrity, replace excuses with fresh determination . . . you need discipline.

From Colossians 1:10-12:  So that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.  May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from His glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.”

Transforming Life

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From Romans 12:11:  “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.”

person standing on pathway

Photo by Andrew Neel on Pexels.com

Offering our bodies to our Father

As a living sacrifice to the Lord

Forever transformed, through His renewal

Bringing new life, by God’s sacred accord

 

Accepting God’s will with sober recourse

Remaining faithful, God living with us

His Word, always cleanses our sinful ways

With God’s plan, a Holy and perfect plus

 

God’s love is genuine, filled with His grace

Stepping forward, stoked with spirited zeal

Remaining steadfast, to all which is good

Serving God, escaping heavy ordeals

 

Steering ourselves, with total discipline

According to God’s proud expectations

Living and serving His Holy Kingdom

Avoiding the Enemy’s temptations

 

Remaining patient, despite life’s trials

Providing His strength, God leading us all

Walking in faith, taking the Lord’s high road

Living peacefully, following His call

road street sign way

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From the words of American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick:  “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed.  No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.”