Discipline... offensive, isn’t it? It’s not the most warm and fuzzy word, nor does it evoke the most warm and fuzzy feelings. In fact if you ever hear a person tell you how much they “love to be disciplined”, you probably want to know what their smokin’!
In the short years I’ve lived my life, one thing I’ve learned is: Life without discipline is chaos. It’s like spinning your wheels with no ground to tread on. Without discipline goals cannot be achieved & dreams cannot be made true. If you want to lose weight; it takes discipline in your eating habits. If you want to grow a business; it takes discipline in your work ethic. If you want to be financially fit; it takes discipline in your spending habits.
Most often discipline means doing the very thing we are most opposed to doing. Have you ever noticed how often times it’s the things you hate doing, that bring about the results you love getting? I was thinking about that today as I motivated myself to do the one activity that I tend to put off the most. I agonize and procrastinate on that very activity... even though I KNOW without a shadow of a doubt, it will produce much fruit!! Know what this is called? Self Sabotage! Don't do it!
Discipline brings about all kinds of rewards - both physically & emotionally. You’ll be looking better, thinking better and feeling better. The discipline to save your money & spend it wisely will make you a rich woman; and you can take a huge bite out of anxiety in your life. The discipline to eat healthy and excersize regulary will make you a super fit woman; and self consciousness will turn to self confidence. Can you even imagine what discipline could do for you?
These last three months I feel like I’ve been on a discipline course. My hunger for discipline is like a roaring lion. I want to be so on top of it all... in my finances, my health, my business and my relationship with God. I CHOOSE to be disciplined.
Life is one long self improvement course; and I want to score an A+ by the time it’s over. I want to use my talents wisely, invest in the things of value, and be a woman who places an importance on the eternal. I want to make a difference in this world.
I invite you to take this journey with me. Become a student of discipline and allow it to be your teacher. And if you have too... turn the imagry of the word “DISCIPLINE” from a stern drill sergeant, to a pretty-in-pink-totally-healthy-wealthy-smart YOU. Can you even imagine?!
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.
Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace
for those who have been trained by it.” - Hebrews 12:11
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