Reading Living the Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney has been a refreshing 'splash' of grace on my soul. Chapters 10 and 11 were an extraordinary blessing to me and met me where I needed grace. Which chapters ministered to you???
It really struck me when C.J. says, "A cross centered life is made up of cross centered days" (p. 132).
Just like the growth of a child is imperceptible on a given day, but at the end of a year (or a month, like my 6'8" brother...) the growth is evident. So our spiritual progress cannot be measured every single day, but after periods of faithfully practicing the spiritual disciplines.
Mahaney has a short list of ways to help us stay cross-centered day after day: (pp. 133-145)
1) Memorize the Gospel
2) Pray the Gospel
3) Sing the Gospel
4) Review how the Gospel has changed you
5) Study the Gospel
I'm not espousing a do (a), get (b) methodology; rather, recognizing helpful advice--advice that has changed my spiritual walk for the better.
I have a box of 3x5 cards--verse on one side, reference on the other--to help me make memorizing Scripture a routine discipline. My lunch break at work is a perfect time to refresh myself in a good book (current read: The Glory of Christ by John Owen.....cannot recommend enough!). The more I meditate on the person and work of Jesus Christ, the more my prayers become cross-centered--my tongue releases the truths that are developed in my mind.
Any suggestions for how to incorporate more of 3) and 4) into my daily routine???
I would LOVE to hear what practices and disciplines have helped you in your spiritual walk.
Friday, March 26, 2010
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So after we read The Cross-Centered Life in caregroup last year, I bougght the cd by the same name. (Now, I like the mp3 albums from Sovereign Grace cause they are generally only about $6.) I have learned to thanks God for my commute cause I spend it singing along with something from Sovereign Grace for at least part of the drive. Lately, I've spent another part listening to CJ's book on cd. It's a blessing to soak up truth for such a nice chunk of my day! -LP
That's awesome Leah! It's great that you've found ways to redeem your long commute.
I like the idea of audio books!!!
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