1. Seek Wisdom from Above – James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
We are called to ask God for wisdom, not rely on our own.
2. Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom – Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
True wisdom begins with reverent awe of God.
3. Walk in the Wisdom of Christ – Colossians 2:3 – “In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
Christ is the fullness of wisdom; we must walk in Him.
4. Let the Word of Christ Dwell Richly – Colossians 3:16 – “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom…”
God’s Word fills us with Christlike wisdom for every situation.
5. Be Diligent to Maintain Unity – Ephesians 4:3 – “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
We are to actively protect and live in spiritual unity.
6. Be One as the Father and Son Are One= John 17:21 – “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You…”
Unity in Christ reflects the divine unity of the Trinity.
7. Love One Another Deeply – 1 Peter 4:8 – “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.'”
Love is the glue of Christian unity.
8. Submit to One Another in Reverence for Christ – Ephesians 5:21 – “Submitting to one another in the fear of God.”
Unity grows through humble mutual submission in Christ.
9. Deny Yourself and Follow Jesus – Luke 9:23 – “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”
Surrender to Jesus requires daily self-denial.
10. Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice – Romans 12:1 – “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice…”
This is our act of spiritual surrender and worship.
11. Not My Will, But Yours Be Done – Luke 22:42 – “Nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”
True surrender mirrors the heart of Christ in Gethsemane.
12. Yield to the Spirit’s Leading – Galatians 5:25 – “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
Surrender means letting the Spirit guide our actions.
13. Serve the Lord with Gladness – Psalm 100:2 – “Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.”
Our service to God should be joyful and full of worship.
14. Whatever You Do, Do It for the Lord – Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”
Christ-centered service is wholehearted and faithful.
15. Use Your Gifts to Serve Others – 1 Peter 4:10 – “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards…”
Spiritual gifts are for serving the body of Christ.
16. Imitate Christ’s Humble Service – John 13:14-15 – “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet… I have given you an example…”
True greatness is found in humble service.
17. Be Faithful in Small Things – Luke 16:10 – “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much…”
God honors faithful service, even in the unseen.
18. Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good – Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
Keep serving, even when results aren’t immediate.
19. Abide in Christ to Bear Fruit – John 15:5 – “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
Fruitful service flows from deep communion with Jesus.
20. Live for the Glory of God – 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
Every act of wisdom, unity, surrender, or service must aim at glorifying Christ.
All for the Lord
I seek wisdom when the world shouts.
I listen for His voice in silence.
I wait for truth to shape my steps.
I trust His Word to light my way.
I do not lean on my own thoughts.
I reach for peace with my brothers.
I lay down my pride for unity.
I speak slow and hear with care.
I walk beside the weak and strong.
I bless the ones who are not like me.
I give up what I cannot keep.
I kneel where Jesus knelt.
I lose my name to carry His.
I trade my will for better ways.
I surrender what He never asked me to hold.
I work with joy, not for a name.
I move with care, not to be seen.
I use what He has given for others.
I serve because He first served me.
I stay faithful when no one is watching.
All I do is for His glory.
All I am is from His mercy.
All my strength comes from His hand.
All my hope rests in His promise.
All is for the Lord.
Devotional: “All for the Lord”
Scripture Focus:
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” — Colossians 3:23
We live in a world that exalts self—self-made, self-reliant, self-important. But the call of Christ is the opposite: seek wisdom from above, not the wisdom of man. Wisdom is found in fearing the Lord and submitting to the authority of His Word. This wisdom teaches us to pursue unity in the Spirit with humility and peace, not division or pride.
Unity flourishes when we walk in surrender—laying down our rights, preferences, and desires to glorify Jesus and edify others. The surrendered life is not weakness, but strength under control. It is the path Jesus took, and the one we now follow.
As we surrender, we serve. Service is the fruit of wisdom and the evidence of unity. It is shaped by the hands of surrender and guided by the Spirit. Whether it’s seen or hidden, noticed or ignored, our labor is for the Lord. We do it all in His name and for His fame.
Let every act—small or great—be done with this one goal: that Jesus would be exalted.
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
You are the wisdom I seek, the peace I need, the Master I follow. Help me walk in Your truth with a surrendered heart, building unity in Your church and serving with gladness. Let my mind be filled with Your Word, my will be shaped by Your Spirit, and my work be done only for Your glory. In all things—let it be for You alone.
Amen.
20 biblical commands to discipline ourselves guiding the Christian to grow in self-control, spiritual maturity, godliness, and daily obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ:
1. Discipline Yourself for Godliness – 1 Timothy 4:7 – “But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.”
We are commanded to train our souls in spiritual truth and holy habits.
2. Renew Your Mind Daily – Romans 12:2 – “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
True discipline begins with disciplined thinking shaped by the Word.
3. Take Every Thought Captive – 2 Corinthians 10:5 – “…bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”
Control your mind so that it submits to Christ and truth.
4. Deny Yourself Daily – Luke 9:23 – “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”
Christian discipline includes dying to selfish desires.
5. Set Your Mind on Things Above – Colossians 3:2 – “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Intentionally direct your focus toward eternal things.
6. Walk in the Spirit – Galatians 5:16 – “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
Spiritual discipline requires living under the Spirit’s guidance.
7. Watch and Pray – Matthew 26:41 – “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Be alert and prayerful against spiritual laziness and temptation.
8. Be Quick to Hear, Slow to Speak, Slow to Anger – James 1:19 – “So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
Discipline your speech, reactions, and listening.
9. Control Your Tongue – Proverbs 13:3 – “He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.”
Mature discipline includes taming your tongue.
10. Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No, No – Matthew 5:37 – “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”
Discipline shows in integrity and follow-through.
11. Flee from Sinful Desires – 2 Timothy 2:22 – “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace…”
Avoid sin proactively and pursue holiness intentionally.
12. Be Self-Controlled in All Things – Titus 2:11–12 – “…teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age.”
God’s grace teaches us to live a disciplined life.
13. Abide in Christ – John 15:4 – “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself… neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”
Discipline includes consistent communion with Christ.
14. Be Steadfast and Immovable – 1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…”
Spiritual discipline is unwavering and consistent.
15. Work with Excellence as unto the Lord – Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”
Serve with diligence and purpose, even in small things.
16. Be Devoted to Prayer – Romans 12:12 – “…continuing steadfastly in prayer.”
Make prayer a constant and focused part of your life.
17. Give Thanks in Everything – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Gratitude must be practiced even in hard seasons.
18. Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”
What you allow in your heart shapes your entire life.
19. Do Not Grow Weary in Doing Good – Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
Discipline keeps you faithful through fatigue.
20. Put on the Armor of God Daily – Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Daily readiness is a spiritual habit of disciplined believers.
The Trained Soul
I rise with the Word on my mind.
I choose what I think and reject the lie.
I bring every thought to the cross.
I learn to say no to myself.
I lift my eyes to what lasts forever.
I walk in step with the Spirit.
I stay awake to pray and watch.
I slow down before I speak.
I hold back what is not kind.
I let my words match my heart.
I run from things that trap the soul.
I pursue the quiet ways of grace.
I hold tight to what is true.
I keep close to Jesus in silence.
I stay still when the noise calls loud.
I work like it’s for heaven.
I speak thanks in hard moments.
I protect what enters my heart.
I keep going when I feel like quitting.
I dress for battle before the day begins.
This is how I train my life.
Not to earn God’s love,
But to show I am His.
Not to be seen by others,
But to hear His “well done.”
“Discipline of the Devoted”
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” — 1 Corinthians 9:27
Discipline in the Christian life is not a punishment. It is a preparation. It shapes us for holiness, helps us hear God’s voice clearly, and aligns us with the purposes of heaven. We do not discipline ourselves to gain God’s love; we discipline ourselves because we have already received it. His grace trains us to say “no” to what is empty and “yes” to what is eternal.
Biblical discipline touches every part of life—our minds, our mouths, our hearts, and our habits. It is not just about big moments of sacrifice but about small, unseen choices: choosing prayer instead of panic, thankfulness instead of complaint, silence instead of gossip, obedience instead of convenience. When we do this daily, we are training ourselves for godliness.
Jesus showed us the path. He rose early to pray. He resisted temptation with Scripture. He obeyed the Father in all things. To follow Him is to train ourselves, moment by moment, to walk as He walked. And in that discipline, there is peace, power, and purpose.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus,
You are the Master of my soul and the Teacher of my spirit. Thank You for showing us how to live with purpose and purity. Thank You that Your grace does not leave us where we are but calls us into training for righteousness. I praise You for loving me even in my weakness, and for strengthening me through Your Spirit each day.
Help me discipline my thoughts, my actions, and my desires. Let me learn to say no to sin and yes to holiness. Teach me to rise in prayer, to walk in step with Your Word, and to serve not for praise but for Your glory. Make me watchful, thankful, and faithful even when no one sees. Let my soul be steady in storms, my heart be clean in secret places, and my mind be guarded by Your truth.
I do not want to drift or grow dull. Train me to persevere. Shape my life into a tool for Your kingdom. Give me joy in the journey and strength for the fight. In every act of obedience, remind me that I belong to You. I yield myself again today. In Your name, Jesus, I pray.
Amen.