Material is the biggest challenge for me in the FORMED Series because there’s so much to cover in such little time. With limited time, I’m only able to share a few of the spiritual disciplines I believe to be essential for the Christ follower. It’s not that others are of lesser importance, but it is the clock factor. I would encourage you to branch out and do a little reading and research on the spiritual disciplines. Here are four suggested titles all of which are in my personal library. Each author provides his/her approach to the practice much in the same way I do with mine – personalized. I’ve provided the titles and an Amazon link for you to check out more before you order a book or two.
Spiritual disciplines of themselves don’t make or form you. It’s the power of the Holy Spirit as you practice habits that create space to listen and learn in the relationship.
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun.
The Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard Foster
Spiritual Disciples for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney
The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard
Happy reading!
