Sunday I talked about devotional practices of Christian faith that put us in a position to grow in our relationship with God. The very word "devotion" or "devout" carries with it a connotation of serious commitment. What you are devoted to will use up much of your time and other resources. When someone is devoted to God, it will be evident in the amount of time and other resources that are are reserved for Him.
Our tendency, however, is to be devoted to things instead a person, namely God. Even in religious life, we stray into being devoted to certain disciplines and practices which are merely tools and paths to express devotion to God.
Being devoted to Bible study or fasting does not necessarily mean that one is devoted to God. The disciplines are about putting yourself in a right place to express devotion to God and grow one experience with God. Although, the discipline may become a central part of your religious life, they are not to be the sum total. God desires a relationship with his people not mere outward religious acts.
But without using the spiritual disciplines, one rarely grows in knowledge and love of God. They are useful practices in living out our love and devotion to God.
What are some spiritual disciplines that you practice on a regular basis? And how have they been helpful in expressing your love toward God and growing to experience Him more?
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