Habits of Grace : Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines

__Hear his voice. Have his ear. Belong to his body.__Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God's voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church. Though often viewed as normal and routine, the everyday "habits of grace" we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which his love and power flow--including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus.A study guide for individual and group study is also available. Contents Foreword by John Piper 11 Preface 15 Introduction: Grace Gone Wild 21 Part 1 HEAR HIS VOICE (WORD) 1 Shape Your Life with the Words of Life 37 2 Read for Breadth, Study for Depth 43 3 Warm Yourself at the Fire of Meditation 55 4 Bring the Bible Home to Your Heart 61 5 Memorize the Mind of God 67 6 Resolve to Be a Lifelong Learner 83 Part 2 HAVE HIS EAR (PRAYER) 7 Enjoy the Gift of Having God’s Ear 93 8 Pray in Secret 99 9 Pray with Constancy and Company 107 10 Sharpen Your Affections with Fasting 117 11 Journal as a Pathway to Joy 127 12 Take a Break from the Chaos 137 Part 3 BELONG TO HIS BODY (FELLOWSHIP) 13 Learn to Fly in the Fellowship 145 14 Kindle the Fire in Corporate Worship 155 15 Listen for Grace in the Pulpit 165 16 Wash in the Waters Again 173 17 Grow in Grace at the Table 179 18 Embrace the Blessing of Rebuke 185 Part 4 CODA 19 The Commission 197 20 The Dollar 205 21 The Clock 211 Epilogue: Communing with Christ on a Crazy Day 219 Thanks 225 General Index 229 Scripture Index 233 The Christian life is built on three seemingly unremarkable practices: reading the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. However, according to David Mathis, such "habits of grace" are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians. Whether it's hearing God's voice (the Word), having his ear (prayer), or participating in his body (fellowship), such spiritual rhythms of the Christian life have the power to awaken our souls to God's glory and stir our hearts for lifelong service in his name. What's more, these seemingly simple practices grant us access to a host of spiritual blessings that we can only begin to imagine this side of eternity—and the incredible joy that such blessings bring to God's children today. Hear his voice. Have his ear. Belong to his body. Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God's voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church. Though often viewed as normal and routine, the everyday "habits of grace" we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which his love and power flow--including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus. A study guide for individual and group study is also available. Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God's voice, speaking to him in prayer, and joining together with his people as the church. Though seemingly normal and routine, the everyday "habits of grace" we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which his love and power flow--including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus This book explores how Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other Christians—three foundational “habits of grace”—have the power to awaken our souls to God’s glory and stir our hearts for joyful service. Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines written by David Mathis. Study Guide has also been uploaded.