Friday's Bit of Discipleship
“Many a soul has come to God and humbly accepted his message only to later grow proud again. We are a fickle people. Our hearts wax and wane. The warning given to the Israelites is still needed today: be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and His decree that I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.”
p.31, The Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility, Fontenot/Jones (quoting Deuteronomy 8:11-14)
Humility Prayer
Humility Prayer: Father God, keep my heart from becoming proud. Let me not forget you – not as I eat or work, not as I travel by car or other means. May you be central to my (our) home and your Word central to my (our) thought-processes and decision-making. Amen.
Discipleship Point about “Storying” in Small Group settings and beyond
Telling Bible stories, also known as storying, is one of the simplest ways to share God's Word -- and we can all tell stories. Most people remember stories better than mere details – both in speaking and listening. AND storying does not require you to remember all the particulars to be effective. The Holy Spirit is quite capable of using us and His Word without direct quotes or a perfect reciting of all details.
Discipleship Prayer
Father God, plant your stories deep in my heart, but also keep them available for sharing while I live among others as a story-teller – Your story-teller. May the Holy Spirit expand my capacity to internalize and share Your story. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.