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18 Summers: Spiritual Disciplines
Week 3

Big Idea Of This Series: Families are given a unique opportunity to teach their faith to their children. It may seem like they have an unlimited amount of time, but there are just 18 summers before the child becomes an adult. This five-week series looks at some of the most important principles we can instill into a child in those 18 summers.

Recap From First Two Weeks: -When you see how much time you have left, you tend to do more with the time you have now. -We need to remind ourselves every day that I only have this day once, and I don’t want to miss it. -What should we do with the time we have? Love God and love people. -Leverage Everyday Life To Create A Rhythm You Can Share With Others.

2 Timothy 1:13-14 NLT Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus.Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.

1 Corinthians 11:1 NLT And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

If we want it to be in them, it has to be in us.

Set an example of faith to those closest to you.

Jesus & Spiritual Disciplines:

  • Prayer (160-180 Verses)
  • Generosity (110-130 Verses)
  • Bible Reading (70-90 Verses)
  • Fasting (14 Verses)

Facts About Spiritual Growth:

  • It is not automatic
  • It is a process
  • It takes discipline (discipline=disciple)
  • Fifteen minutes, four times a week, can transform your life.

Tips On Daily Time With God:

  • Pick A Time & Place
  • The Best Time Is When You Are At Your Best
  • Be Consistent
  • Come Prepared & With The Right Attitude
  • Follow A Plan

Bible App https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Bible Loop https://loop.bible/

Bible App For Kids https://bibleappforkids.com/

RightNow Media https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/ccofd

Community Church Digital Discipleship https://www.gocommunity.church/resources/digital-discipleship

Tips On Prayer:

  • Philippians 4:6-7 Everything
  • Just Have A Conversation
  • A.C.T.S. It Out(Adoration, Confession, Thankfulness, Supplication)

Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Tips On Fasting:

  • Never A “If” But A “When”
  • Start Small, Just One Meal
  • When Hunger Comes, Focus Your Attention On God.
  • When God Answers, Stop The Fast