A Faith to Fight

My Rule of Life

A set of rigorously followed disciplines and relational practices that align me to befriending Jesus, becoming like Him, and doing as He did. Enabling me to better know God, understand myself, and see the path He’s laid out for me. Practices to help me get aligned with the Holy Spirit. Leading me to live in His full reward now and partner with Him to do His bidding. Blessed by grace to be Spirit-led, perseverance-driven, and filled with faith to do my part. If I do not do my part, this faith and grace is wasted.

1. The Bible

John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.” (NIV)

Heb 4:12

“For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.” (NIV)

2 Tim 3:16-17

“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for good work.” (NIV)

  1. Scripture: Read, meditate on, and apply God’s Word, striving to establish guardrails to protect my areas of weakness.
  2. Discernment: Seek out and learn from trusted sources in relationships.
  3. Wisdom: Ask God for wisdom only He can give to grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.

2. Empty Vessel

John 3:30

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (KJV)

Gal 2:20

“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” (ESV)

Ps 46:10

“Be still and know that I am God.” (ESV)

  1. Stillness: Silence, solitude, fasting, prayer, and meditation to deeply focus on God, pushing aside my thoughts, and suppressing myself to experience Him.
  2. Intimacy: Seeking a deep emotional friendship with Jesus.
  3. Revelation: Expecting God to reveal His plan, who I am, and my path, balanced against the scriptures and trusted mentors.

3. Co-Laborer

Matt 22:37

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (NIV)

Rom 12:2

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (KJV)

Is 1:17

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” (ESV)

  1. Expressing: Using intellect and emotion to connect to and reflect Jesus.
  2. Maturing: Growing emotionally and forming deep connections with others.
  3. Joy: Find and foster sacrificial activities extending the measure of faith and grace given to me to others for this great adventure and the next.