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Discipline that shapes desire

Spiritual growth requires intentional choices that align desires with God’s will.

Questions that shape intention

  • What do I want to accomplish?
  • Who do I want to become?

The way of surrendered growth

  1. We don’t drift towards holiness.
    • Spiritual growth never happens by accident.
    • Intentional practices shape long-term character.
  2. We can’t follow Jesus and “do me.”
    • Jesus calls for allegiance that reshapes priorities.
    • Personal autonomy often conflicts with kingdom obedience.
  3. When we fast, we realign our desires.
    • Fasting exposes what truly controls us.
    • Physical hunger reveals spiritual dependency.
  4. Fasting prepares us for the battles we don’t see yet.
    • Discipline builds resilience ahead of temptation.
    • Preparation today strengthens faith for tomorrow.
  5. A fasted body leads to a nourished life.
    • Self-control in the body fosters clarity in the soul.
    • True nourishment flows from obedience.

If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.

Insight

  • Growth requires intentional resistance against spiritual drift.
  • Discipleship means surrendering personal preference for obedience.
  • Fasting reshapes desires before temptation reshapes us.
  • Discipline today prepares believers for unseen challenges.
  • True nourishment is found in alignment with God’s will.