Spiritual Disciplines
Five S’s for Spiritual Growth
One of our great hopes for our church is that people would learn how to experience the presence of God in their daily lives. We believe there are several time–tested practices that can lead us all closer to a personal knowledge and intimacy with the God who desperately wants to know us.
Solitude
In Solitude, you remind yourself that you were created by God primarily to be in community with Him. Find a time and place where it’s easy for you to practice solitude. If you’re unsure what to do, just P–R–A–Y:
P–Praise: Thank God for who He is and for everything He’s done for you.
R–Repent: Come clean and confess your shortcomings or sin.
A–Ask: Ask God for what you need today.
Y–Yield: Surrender your life, spirit, gifts and ego. Say to God, “Not my will, but Your will be done.” And then be quiet and listen for God’s still, small voice.
Scripture
Read Scripture daily and apply its truths to your life. You can get the Bible on CD. You can even download it. Web sites like YouVersion are also helpful tools to help you understand what you are reading.
Service
Practice humbly Serving others. Volunteer around SouthBrook or find a way to serve people in need in the community or beyond.
Support
Find “your people.” That is, find people with whom you can build supportive relationships over time.
Significant Events
God will use Solitude, Scripture, Service and Support to help you interpret the Significant Events of your life and grow to live more like Jesus Christ.
