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Discipline the Body

Social isolation has been bad for my body. Less time out and about. Too much time too close to the kitchen. Too little exercise. Too much food.   My body displays my lack of discipline. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (NIV) Learn … Continue reading

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Flagging Discipline

  How did I know it was time for some discipline?  There were lots of red flags:   Haphazard housekeeping Undone to-do’s Slipshod schedule Flabby flesh Muddled mind-set Clearly, things weren’t playing out well.  Job 5:17 (NIV) Do not despise … Continue reading

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Discipline ≠ Punishment

  40 days of discipline does not equal 40 days of punishment.   Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves. It’s not punishment; it’s love. Day 2 ends on a note of love.

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40 Days of Discipline

  God and I just finished a long chat. He reminded me of the one-word I chose for 2020: discipline.     1 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness. Unfortunately, I’ve dropped off the wagon. I’ve … Continue reading

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Loving Discipline

  Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves.     Your discipline, Lord, is proof positive of Your love. Even when I’m not lovin’ the discipline, I’m grateful for the love.

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Blessed Discipline

  Short and to the point: Psalm 94:12 (NIV) Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord.  

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Fit for Discipline

  When the word discipline popped into my head as I prayed for guidance for 2020, I looked to the Bible for clarification. Here’s one of the first verses I found:   1 Timothy 4:7 (AMP) Discipline yourself for the … Continue reading

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Discipline with a Smile

“He may sometimes chasten us, it is true, but even this He does with a smile, the proud, tender smile of a Father who is bursting with pleasure over an imperfect but promising son who is coming every day to … Continue reading

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One Word: Discipline

I’m one of those folks who select one word for the new year. I find it more motivating than a multitude of New Year’s resolutions. My 2019 word was fit as in “fit for service in the kingdom of God.” … Continue reading

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Disciplined Student

  Hebrews 12:6 The Lord disciplines the one he loves.     Are you suffering some consequences? Facing a closed door? Hearing a call to turn around? Don’t get mad. It’s a lesson of love.

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