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Discipline

by Tina

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I’ve gained a new perspective on discipline. As I sat reading, I was also thinking of all the work that needed doing around the house. It eats into the time I would rather spend doing other things. However, if I don’t tackle these things, my life soon becomes overwhelming. 

As the clutter takes over, disorganisation ensues. Then I don’t feel well mentally because my environment doesn’t feel sanitary. Plus, I don’t really know where anything is. Many things in my life start to deteriorate. Eating well also begins to go out the window. I’ll nibble rather than make a complete meal. Or worse, I’ll choose something unhealthy, which I may binge on—like chocolate. (A LOT of chocolate) I can definitely use food to soothe life’s chaos or greys. 

By the way, I’m not dogging chocolate. I have an addiction. 😆 Nevertheless, moderation is sensible.

Ah, but this isn’t a post about turning to the wrong things. This is a post about discipline. 

My point is that things aren’t accomplished without discipline, and in fact, things can also come quite unravelled or be set back without the mundane or painful pushes of life. What I’m not saying, however, is that discipline is easy. It isn’t!

Self-regulation can take a lot of practice. Maybe it would be easier if it weren’t so self-regulated. Prayer (or asking for God’s assistance) would definitely make a difference!

My new perspective on discipline is that it isn’t always a course of action that is strictly implemented by God. Sometimes, discipline is a course of action, that we must choose to take, to get where we need to be. Discipline is about willingly embracing things that are difficult, painful, uncomfortable, or simply mundane, now, for the best outcome later. They may look as if they stand in the way of the things we want, need, or desire. Nevertheless, they may actually accomplish these things as well. Rather than seeing discipline as a roadblock, self-control and routine can be a bridge to a life that is far superior (definitely far more peaceful) if we look at it with the right perspective and attitude. 

Though no Discipline Brings Joy Immediately, Look What it Can Produce with Time! 🍎🍊🍋🍌🍍🥭🍐🍑🍒🥥🥝🍉🍈🍇🍋‍🟩🍓

For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it [a harvest of fruit which consists in righteousness—in conformity to God’s will in purpose, thought, and action, resulting in right living and right standing with God].

–Hebrews 12:11 AMPC

16 thoughts on “Discipline”

  2. So agree with you on discipline. When we are disciplined with the mundane daily things of life it adds up and overflows into other areas.

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    1. I am doing well. I’m going to go back to college part-time while I’m working to get my diploma to specialize in teaching and caring for infants and toddlers. It’s been a blessing to get to spend time with the little ones. I’m blessed by their hugs, their smiles and there joy. Yes, there are their tears and frustrations in the classroom as well, but it’s always so nice to come in to work and be greeted by their happy greetings. 😊

      How are you doing?

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      2. Slow progress is good, right!? 😊 It’s progress. I hope and pray that your knee fully recovers in time for another adventure. 😊 Love you dad. ❤️

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    1. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Dawn. I’m sure there must be so much more to life now as you Journey with Jesus. 💕💕💕 I hope your days are filled now with much love and blessings.

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      1. Oh they are. My journey with Jesus IS life. I was not complaining, but just noting that good discipline always takes effort. Thank you for your blessings, Tina.

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