There are three words that can liberate you from the tyranny of the urgent. Three words that can help you regain control of your life. Three words that will reduce your stress and increase your joy. Join Chip to find out what those three words are.
Three reasons why most of us live with two sets of priorities:
- We are DECEIVED. We honestly don't see the discrepancy between what we think and say, and how we actually live.
- We are AFRAID. Though we long to put "first things first," we simply do not believe that God will supply our needs if we give Him the first portion of our time, our lives, and our money.
- We have FAILED repeatedly. Our sincere and honest efforts to put "first things first" in the past lasted only a short time and ended with frustration and disillusionment with ourselves.
So, what’s the “Missing Ingredient” to living out our priorities?
- It's a RARELY USED word.
- It's a FRUIT of the Spirit.
- It comes to us by GRACE.
- We ADMIRE it in others.
- It's ESSENTIAL for putting "first things first."
The Word = DISCIPLINE / SELF CONTROL
Definition: Discipline is doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done.
The Dynamics of Biblical Discipline Can Be Summed Up in 2 Words:
- DELAYED GRATIFICATION - Hebrews 12:11
The Method of Developing Biblical Discipline Can Be Summed Up in 3 Words:
- ADVANCED DECISION-MAKING - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
How Does It Work?
- Advanced Decision Making begins with CLEAR–CUT OBJECTIVES.
- Advanced Decision Making is reinforced by REWARDING ALONG the WAY.
- Advanced Decision Making becomes a personal conviction when you PONDER the CONSEQUENCES.
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