If you want to receive God’s best, you must discipline yourself. How? It begins with setting aside worldly things and spending your time in fellowship with God. Seek His face and you will begin hearing God’s voice.
Your relationship with God began when you asked Jesus to come into your heart and be your Lord and Savior. That relationship continues through spending time with Him, and it takes discipline to do so.
If you are searching for ways to discipline yourself for God’s best, you’re in the right place by design and divine appointment.
Discipline Yourself to Know God’s Will
God loves you and wants you to know His will in all areas of your life. Jesus prayed that God’s will be done on earth: “May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). This means that God’s will can be known, not only in heaven, but also on earth. Obeying God is as simple as understanding how He wants to bless you.
How do you know God’s will for your life? Begin by reading the Bible.
To submit to God’s will for more specific situations, continue to develop a relationship with Him. This comes through prayer, praise and spending time with Him. God enjoys your company, so talk to Him. Share events of your day. He can be a great best friend if you let Him.
Discipline Yourself to Listen for God’s Voice
If you don’t yet recognize His voice, ask the Holy Spirit (who lives inside you) to help you identify when God is speaking to you. Go ahead and have a conversation with Him.
God wants you to know Him. It’s God’s will for you to understand what He likes and dislikes, and to know His plan for your day. That will only happen if you spend time with Him. It’s not a matter of sitting down with your Bible, reading and praying for hours and hours. It’s easier than you think, more like a running conversation you have inside your spirit with the Holy Spirit.
Discipline Yourself to Submit to God’s Will
Now this is the difficult one. To submit means “to let go of your will and choose God’s will” in every situation. It helps to realize that God knows everything about everything. He knows your thoughts, He knows your future, and He knows how to lead you toward His perfect will (Jeremiah 29:11).
Don’t take a bite of the fruit of independence and go your own way. You know about the curse that came on Adam and Eve, and then the whole world, when they ate of the forbidden fruit.
If you want to obey God faithfully, make this declaration: “I choose to know and submit to God’s will for my life today, and I choose to be thankful and praise Him that He cares enough about me to make my day better than I might ask or think.”
Discipline Yourself to Obey God
When you know God’s will, do it. Go after it. God promises to be with you. God said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you” (Hebrews 13:5).
If you struggle to obey God, ask Him for help. Paul wrote, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13).
Disciplining yourself is definitely where faith comes in. When you don’t know how, can’t see the result, or feel inadequate, have faith in God. Jesus said that when He left the earth, God would send another Comforter. That’s the Holy Spirit. He’s in you and will be with you to help you obey God.
Brother Copeland talks about making quality decisions. A quality decision is one from which there is no turning back and from which there is no retreat. He said you should “find out the will of God. Confer no longer with flesh and blood. Get the job done at all costs.”
It’s up to you to take these steps and discipline yourself to receive God’s best. He won’t force you; He will help you. Don’t delay. Demand better from yourself in hearing God’s voice, and you will receive His blessings.
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