July 20-26, 2025
If you have been in church for any significant length of time you probably have heard of Spiritual Disciplines. The Disciplines are tools to be practiced and they are varied. As a follower of Christ, these disciplines should show up in our every day lives as we are being transformed into the image of Christ. I have learned to refer to these disciplines as practices because they need to be practiced throughout the days of my life. Some should show up daily others may be more seasonal or more of a weekly, monthly, or yearly practice. This month we are going to take a look at noticing and naming feelings, feeling them through prayer and responding as directed by the Spirit.
This week's Bible reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-10
Focal Verses: Ecclesiastes 3:4
Theme: Spiritual Disciplines/Practices
Day 1: ANXIETY. Do you notice that you are carrying tension? Breathe deeply, release and repeat. Invite God into that space and allow Him to relieve your anxiety.
Day 2: ENVY. Who or what stirred envy in you today? If not day, can you recall a time that you felt that way? Ask God to give you gratitude and thanks for your own journey and to honor your path.
Day 3: GUILT. Are you carrying the weight of wrongdoing? Bring it honestly before God. Repent and receive His mercy.
Day 4: RESISTANCE. Where are you resisting God or transformation? Pray and ask God to meet you in your resistance and help you to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit.
Day 5: CONTENTMENT. Do you find yourself wanting more? What is enough for you today? Thank God for the gift of sufficiency.
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches with Visual Faith™ Ministry. Find them on our Creative Devotion page, on Instagram @victoryinart and @aworthylif, and on the web at victoryinart.com.