Date: 2025-01-10

AO: 3rd-f

Q: Schnitzel

PAX: Super Nova, Mr Rogers, Web, Schnitzel

FNGs: None

COUNT: 4

CONDITIONS: super cold – Web & SpeedWalker pre-ran

WARMUP: Prayer

THE THANG:

In light of National “Quitters” Day – January 10th – a day commonly affiliated with people giving up on their New Year’ Resolutions, I thought it relevant to discuss the discipline of adversity.

1) did you ever go through something hard but you learned from it which made it worth it or brought about different meaning for you?

2) how would you define discipline?

– the practice of training people to obey rules or code of behavior

3) what’s the challenge with discipline?

– our desire to practically apply Jesus’ example to our lives and our commitment to the pursuit of holiness and that may vary day to day as it depends on us.

Read Hebrews 12:1-3 – Jesus sets the ultimate example in the discipline of adversity – ultimately finding joy in the ultimate sacrifice – as it was worth it!

4) what would you say about Adversity?

– resilience in the face of difficulties or misfortune

“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going!”

– when the going gets tough – things are going to be hard and we sit on a crossroads – we give up or we are resilient and press on to getting going!

5) in what aspects of your life are you disciplined

6) what’s the purpose a discipline of adversity?

– there is spiritual training and there is self-discipline as we strive to pursue holiness

This is a necessary part of sanctification!

Read Hebrews 12:4-17

– verses 12:5-6 – encouragement

– verses 12:10 – don’t lose heart as it’s for your own good that He does this!

Read Proverbs 3:11-12

We are reminded – don’t make light of the Lord’s Discipline – meaning take it to heart and don’t lose heart!!

MARY: Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dam to Dam – race in February 2025

Spartan Races – starting in March

PRAYER REQUEST:

– Supernova – first appointment for him and his wife

– Supernova – friend and son are losing their home – prayers for finding a new place

– Web – discipline at work to stay motivated – in the midst of difficult situations

– Web’s sister – dating and wisdom in relationships

BOM: Schnitzel

MOLESKIN:

Run the race of endurance set forth for us to run!