Intentional Discipline

Scripture & Insight:

This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. Matthew 17:21

There are certain spiritual feats that can only be achieved through rigorous discipline and dedication. To accomplish extraordinary things, we must be extraordinarily receptive to God’s presence in our lives. Prayer and fasting are two essential means of grace that help us cultivate this openness. Fasting is a powerful tool that detaches us from the world’s influences, while prayer attaches us to God’s heart. By embracing these disciplines, we can tap into God’s energies and experience His transformative power.

Reflect and ask yourself

What distractions am I willing to let go of to make room for God’s presence in my life?

Prayer

My Father in Heaven, I pray that I may have this detachment from the world and this attachment to Thee. Mercifully grant that by discipline of body and soul I may be open to the energies of Thy grace. Graciously do Thy work in me this day. For Christ’s sake. Amen