As people who want to enjoy our lives today and be strong and healthy for the future, we need discipline in so many areas of our lives. This includes: our eating and exercise habits; the way we use our time; our thoughts, words and emotions; our ability to respond to criticism properly and endure suffering.
I have never heard someone say discipline is easy, but the point is not ease; it’s result. Hebrews 12:11 says, ” 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 standard with God).”
Discipline is something we do for ourselves; it does not bring immediate joy or results, but later on, it yields good fruit to those who submit to it. As the writer of Hebrews asserts, discipline trains us. It is a tool for us to use for our own good not task master for us to resent or despise. It produces good fruit and brings about healthy, positive results. When discipline is down, like a good seed, it yields harvest of things that fulfil and satisfy us, things that make us happy and release peace and joy in our lives.
I have discovered over the years that disciplined people always go the extra mile. They don’t take short cuts and they do more than necessary to just get by. They don’t expect to reap where they have not down or hope others will do their work for them. Disciplined people are prepared when doors of opportunity open, and they never take the easy way out. I can categorically say they are investors not gamblers. They know how to say no to others and to themselves.
#How disciplined are you?…….
I am so busted on this when it comes to not eating sweets. I am doing better, however, and I am walking every day! So I am working on being disciplined in that area.
Hahahaha, Thank goodness am not alone on this. Am so happy I have a partner Ma’am. Well, thankfully we are both a work in progress. I can’t wait to discipline myself properly when it comes to sweet things. Thank you Ma’am for dropping by and sharing with us. Have a great week filled with joy unspeakable.
Beautiful!
Thank you dear for your kind response. Have a great week.
You are welcome. Thanks and the same to you!
i’m not very disciplined or at least i’m selective about it. lol
Hmmm nice buddy, it’s good to know that. Thank you for your kind response
Thank you very much for this wonderful gesture.
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You are most welcome. Thank you for appreciating the post. It’s very thoughtful of you. I am glad to have you on board.
A beautiful article , discipline is a important word in the jungle where we’re living , could be more easy in order to tech gizmos and we as human being could be a dangerous specie if no discipline or behavior .
Thanks to my parents in order to climbing the top day to day.
Thank you weedjee, it’s good to know you have parents that supports discipline. Without discipline we humans are bound to be reckless and at a higher chance of taking things overboard. This is a wonderful contribution, thanks a lot for sharing.
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An amazing read and relate with so many points. Thanks for sharing
Will glad to have you at my site too
Awwww Thank you for your kind words. I will be there. It’s very thoughtful of you
https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsSuch a good reminder! I’m working on discipline not only in my spiritual life, but physically too. As someone who is not a fan of exercise, this is difficult. But as you said, I need to be strong and healthy for the future.
Yes Jessica you need to be strong and healthy for the future. I still need you, the world needs you, your family and loved ones still needs you. Thank you for stopping by and sharing with us. It’s highly appreciated.
GREAT POST! Disciplining myself is a continual process. Thankful with God, I can do all things!!
Smiles….As long as you have Him, you can do anything. Thank you Charlene for sharing with us.
Thank you very much my dear friend
https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsI agree with you, discipline is what we do for ourselves and it makes life better for us.?
Yes it does. Thank you for dropping by and commenting. It’s very thoughtful of you.
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Thank you very much for your kind gesture. That’s very kind of you.
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https://polldaddy.com/js/rating/rating.jsi really enjoyed it! very well written! i wrote a article describing some tips which would make your and everyones life more disciplined. i think it would act as a good extension to your article!
https://readerscenter.wordpress.com/2017/10/03/how-to-live-a-disciplined-life/
Thanks Mahi, I will visit your post. It’s very thoughtful of you to share.