Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Maturity Set of 3 Sanders books

The Disciple’s Hope The grace of God … teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions … while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. TITUS 2:11–13

Abandon self-pity—“that dismal fungus.” In many instances self-pity is the villain of the piece. To be sorry for oneself perpetually is a one-way ticket to loneliness. In one sense, self-pity is a denial of our personal responsibility to deal with the condition, and it frustrates the possibility of a cure.

4. Don’t constantly depreciate yourself. If God has accepted you, you must be valuable in His sight. Accept His valuation of you.

3. If outward circumstances cannot be changed, inward attitudes can and should be adjusted.

2. Since there is no sin in being lonely, don’t add false guilt to your problem.

“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) “Do not fear, for I am with you.” (Isaiah 41:10) “They will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do

1. Believe that the Lord is with you in your loneliness. Here are some relevant promises awaiting claim:

The Disciple’s Loneliness You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. JOHN 16:32

PERSEVERE IN THESE THINGS