This book has given me several insights on making my walk with Christ a more fruitful one. (Note: I didn't start journaling my thoughts until about 3 weeks ago, so many of the disciplines from earlier in the book are not mentioned)
1) See the time I've been given as a resource God wants a good return on. Often we hear about being a good manager of the money God has given us. Why don't we view time in a similar fashion?
2) My generosity with money is a key indicator of the extent to which the gospel is impacting my life.
3) Fasting must be spiritually motivated. It's not just abstaining from food. It's about using our normal meal times to focus on God.
4) Silence & solitude are needed to shut out all distractions to focus on God. It is a time of expectation to hear from God.
5) Journaling is a way to understand who we really are, as well as a written record of how God has worked in my life.
6) A learning Christian is a growing Christian. In an age where intellectualism is looked down on the church, continual learning is a vital discipline to work on.
7) Apart from the Holy Spirit working in my life, the disciplines are no different than the empty deeds of the religious leaders of the first century.
My pastor recommended this book over a year ago. I pass on his recommendation to you to grow.
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