September 05, 2008

The Discipline Of Joy

Celebrationofdiscipline Richard Foster is the author of the book, The Celebration of Discipline.  He was recently interviewed for an article in the September 2008 issue of Christianity Today magazine.  During that interview, he was asked,

"How do you hope spiritual disciplines will shape you in the next 10 years?"

To which Foster replied,

"To learn more about joy in the midst of suffering.  I don't mean necessarily my suffering.  I mean the kind of suffering that does on when you're with people, because you take on their burdens and carry that, but carry it in such a way that it doesn't destroy you, so you can have joy in it."

What spiritual disciplines are keeping the joy for you as you help people?  Spiritual disciplines are a very real part of Serving Strong!

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Sep 5, 2008 3:58:00 PM | Books, Taking Care of Yourself, You and God

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