Its kind of dry reading.

I’m trying to get back to a certain place. Not a final point but a starting point. As I looked over the table of contents, and this book seemed like a good way to prepare for my journey.

Introduction

1. The Spiritual Disciplines: Door to Liberation

Part I. The Inward Disciplines

2.Mediation

3.Prayer

4.Fasting

5.Study

Part II. The Outward Disciplines

6.Simlicity

7.Solitude

8.Submission

9.Service

Part III. The Corporate Discilpines

10.Confession

11.Worship

12.Guidance

13.Celebration

I read “Celebration of Discipline” a long time ago. At that point it seemed stupid and like a lot of legalism, even with all the disclaimers that Foster gives. Since then I have learned to see myself through eyes of grace and recognize the value of slowing down and listening for the voice of God. I need to re-read this book now that I’m in a different place. I’m sure it will have room to make a deeper impression on me this time around.

this is one of more influencial books i’ve ever read. practical yet lots of biblical background. this is my third time reading it and i’m using it in a mentoring relationship.

Foster’s great gift to the church has been the source of spiritual rejuvenation for me of late. Foster wisely notes that the practice of the disciples is not a means to garner favor with the Lord, but the means through which we experience more of God’s grace. His distinguishing between the overlapping disciplines of meditation (I think he calls it) and study emphasizes that both reading of Scripture for devotion and for understanding are necessary for maturing in the faith.