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Tag Archives: discipline
The Power of Discipline
Day 6. How will I find the power for 40 days of discipline? It’s simple (but not necessarily easy): Not my will but Yours, Lord. Not my power but Yours, Lord.
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Discipline the Mind
Here’s the goal: 2 Corinthians 10:5b (NIRV) I keep every thought under control in order to make it obey Christ. This is how I picture it– My mind is a harbor, and thoughts sail in and out. I choose to … Continue reading
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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
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
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.
Blessed Discipline
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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
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