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…
Last night I ate too much, and this morning I regretted it. The only way to live without regret is to discipline ourselves to do the right thing while we have the opportunity. I knew I was eating too much, and I did it anyway, simply because I wanted more.
Do you ever do too much of anything and then regret it later? Do you grimace or groan when the word “discipline” is mentioned? We all seem to dislike the thought of discipline, but actually, it is our friend.
Had I followed my heart last night, I would have had peace this morning instead of regret. I was glad for the reminder God gave me that living a disciplined life is the way to peace and satisfaction.
Even though we know things, we often need reminders. So if you perhaps need to be reminded to discipline yourself in all things, then receive this and embrace discipline as your godly friend who is always trying to help you succeed.
Prayer of the Day: Father, thank You for giving me a spirit of discipline and self-control and help me to use it at all times.
