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80 | Affirmed and Equipped: Positive Affirmations for the Christian Disciple
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What does it truly mean to make disciples when everything around you feels like it's crumbling? After enduring the harrowing hours while waiting for my twin grandchildren to reunite with their parents during the devastating Guadalupe River flood, I've reflected deeply on that question. And thus arrived at the explanation that the Great Commission wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for every believer for all times.
When Jesus said "Go and make disciples of all nations," He was establishing the foundation for our purpose on earth. This call to discipleship means surrendering everything: heart, soul, mind, and strength to Christ. It's a complete identity transformation that happens through the power of the Holy Spirit shaping us for His work.
Jesus didn't choose His followers based on impressive credentials. He selected ordinary people—tax collectors and fishermen—who were simply willing to say yes. God isn't searching for perfection in us either; He's looking for availability.
Discipleship happens in the quiet corners of everyday life: bedtime prayers with your children, conversations over coffee with friends, or mentoring someone who's struggling. When we embrace this sacred commission, even our interruptions become divine appointments.
The path isn't without cost. Jesus spoke clearly about placing Him above everything else—even family. This doesn't mean abandoning our responsibilities, but centering Christ in everything. Sometimes this requires stepping away from relationships that hinder the gospel or showing up for others while your own heart is breaking. Yet even in our pain, we remain called.
Let's rise up in faithfulness, making disciples not out of obligation, but because we've experienced the profound love of the One who commissioned us.
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Chapters
1. Living on Purpose in Christ (00:00:00)
2. Invitation to Aroma of Christ Coaching (00:01:43)
3. Responding to Tragedy with Faith (00:03:01)
4. The Call to Make Disciples (00:05:55)
5. Embracing the Cost of Discipleship (00:09:17)
6. Emotional Healing, Clarity, Spiritual Growth (00:12:25)
7. Positive Affirmations for the Christian Disciple (00:14:11)
8. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:15:29)
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