28 days of discipline

In any discussion that reflects different opinions today, present your perspective, but also change positions to present what you agree with or see as positive about any of the other opinions expressed.

As required, finish by expressing your considered opinion, belief or preference, but only after fully embracing what you can from the other people's perspectives.

What would it require for you personally to obey Jesus' command to more fully "love the Lord with all your mind" (Mark 12:30).

Note down your thoughts.

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If you have any negative feelings toward the rational style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.

Or...

Visit the web site below and look for a topic that catches your attention. Regardless of the stated or possible beliefs of the person presenting the ideas, read, listen or watch their presentation and ask yourself the following three questions...

1. What can I learn about God or God's creation from this person?
2. How could or should this person's research shape my day-to-day spiritual life?

Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the rational style

Motto: understanding the nature of God

Focus: logic & science

Key Scripture: By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundation, by understanding he set the heavens in place. (Proverbs 3:19)

Share them with a friend.

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Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of logic and science in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the rational style.

Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.

Note down anything you sense during this time.

Arrange to pray together with a friend (or two) at some time during the next few days. Set aside enough time that it would be a stretch. That might mean 15 minutes, half an hour, an hour or more depending on how long you would usually pray with another person.

Make a list of 10 encounters, objects, discussions or experiences you come across today that reflect God's love for you or the world - love shown directly by God or via another person. Simply be sensitive to your surroundings and see what comes your way. You don't need to write all of the details down, just note down a few words that will remind you of each experience.

What do you believe Jesus saw, heard, physically or emotionally felt, smelt, and tasted in the following encounter?

"While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.

If you have any negative feelings toward the sensory style or toward people who have that style, right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God's forgiveness and for him to renew your mind. Ask God to help you separate the perils from the strengths of that style so that you might one day fully embrace the strengths.

Or...

Draw a quick picture, write a short poem or use any other kind of artistic expression to depict your thoughts or feelings about life today (don't worry about trying to create something perfect).

Now, imagine God looking at you through what you have expressed and what he might say to you at that moment.

Note down any of your thoughts.

Right now, spend a few moments in prayer asking God, in your own words, for a greater appreciation of beauty and perception in your relationship with him. Say honestly how you feel about the sensory style.

Be sure to leave yourself a moment when you've finished to see if God brings anything to your mind about the topic.

Note down anything you sense during this time.

Memorise the Motto, Focus, and key Scripture for the Sensory style

Motto: enjoying the works of God

Focus: beauty & perception

Key Scripture: The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalm 19:1)

Share them with a friend.

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