Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 8

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Aug 8
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Yeah, we know. We’ve all taken a ride on the could'a, should'a, would'a train thinking of those times when we could’a, should’a, would’a done things differently. But that’s in the past. Today is here and tomorrow’s right around the corner. So, let’s roll! "I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us." Philippians 3:13-14

STEP 1 - RECEIVE

(Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge)

SEAN GEWECKE | Know Your Bible - Philemon - Day 2

As Paul finishes his short, but important, letter to his friend Philemon, he mentions another friend named Onesimus. In something of a plot twist for us modern readers, we learn that Onesimus is a runaway slave and once belonged to Philemon. Paul's recommendation to his friends has a lesson for us all to learn.

STEP 2 - REFLECT

(How does this Scripture Apply to your life?)

CASSIE JOHNSON | Crown Fixing — Criticizing Others |

One thing human beings are good at is fixing things. Hardly a day goes by where we don't express some opinion about how something--or someone--else could be improved. And often, someone get's hurt. But it is possible to help, we just need the right attitude. And Cassie is here today with some encouragement from Scripture that will help you--help others.

STEP 3 - RESPOND

(How will you Win Today?)

GARY DUNKER | We All Have Faults — Criticizing Others |

We all have faults, so it’s easy to criticize others. But is it helpful? Today, Spiritual Fitness Coach Gary Dunker walks you through a biblical filter to help you lift your hands in prayer rather than point your fingers in criticism.

When you are tempted to criticize others, stop long enough to open your closed fist and raise your two hands—open palms--toward heaven and ask God to forgive you the wrongs you have done against Him. God is ready to forgive you—therefore; you should forgive others and, in love, suspend all harsh criticism.