One of the Words God gave me for 2017 is the word Discipline.
For me, I am really good with “Go with the Flow” type living. I don’t plan ahead much and am okay when there is not much of a plan. But God was wanting me to be more balanced in this area. He called me to write out a 2 year plan for 2017-2018 as well as be more disciplined in daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
This is my list…
Daily
-Do physical activity (walk, run, push-ups, sit-ups)
-Read Bible
-Intercessory Prayer
-Video of myself speaking life over me saying “I am enough” and “I am accepted”
-Floss Teeth (I’m not good at this one)
Weekly
-Update Prayer Supporters
-Write a blog
-Journal
Monthly
-Read 1 book a month
-Update special World Race journal
Random
-Fast often
I have been having a love/hate relationship with discipline. I see the positive results after I am disciplined for a long period of time, but it’s hard for me to keep them going. Especially when we change locations. (Which on the World Race happens quite often)
I have been pushing myself to not just be disciplined for a short time, but to STAY disciplined over a long period of time. I’m told that successful people are very disciplined and have really good structure and boundaries in their lives. I desire to be successful in God’s Kingdom and I believe Discipline is one Big aspect of becoming that.
I used to think that being “Spirit Led” is like being on the “Go with the flow” side of the spectrum. But I’m learning that to have a Spirit Filled life, one needs much discipline.
I’m choosing to be more disciplined because I love Jesus and want to represent Him well during my short time on earth. So although discipline sometimes sucks, the end result is always worth it.
I encourage you to stop and evaluate your life. Is there anything that you can be more disciplined in that will bring you closer to Christ and expand His Kingdom? Choose to make a change and put energy into that area of your life. You won’t regret it!
