Spiritual Formation The ‘How’ of Discipleship John Mark Comer

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Spiritual Formation The ‘How’ of Discipleship John Mark Comer https://practicingtheway.org/practices/practicing-the-way

Unintentional Spiritual Formation Stories we believe (eg be happy in the moment) Habits/practices Relationships (neurons that fire together wire together) (become like those we spend time with) All human beings undergo spiritual formation Environment (We awake and are formed)

Intentional Spiritual Formation Teaching (eg Romans 12:2) Practices Community (Training not trying) (Exposure & encouragement) Has to counterbalance Unintentional Spiritual Formation Holy Spirit (abide; Br Lawrence)

Spiritual Disciplines / The Practices of Jesus Reading scripture Intercession Shared meals Contemplation Sabbath keeping Fasting Justice Solitude - The ‘how’ of discipleship