Donald S. Whitney in his book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, says that, "God has given us the Spiritual Disciplines as a means of receiving His grace and growing in Godliness. By them we place ourselves before God for Him to work in us."

He lists them as;

1. Bible Reading / Study
2. Prayer
3. Fasting
4. Worship
5. Service
6. Solitude
7. Discernment
8. Evangelism

Practicing spiritual disciplines is not easy. Jesus reminded the disciples that believers would experience hatred and persecution (John 15:18-25). Spiritual disciplines help us get ready for difficult moments; monments of persecution, temptation, doubt, and grief.

John Ortberg says this; "A disciplined person is someone who can do the right thing at the right time in the right way with the right spirit."