It’s a struggle to be disciplined with our time, and even more so to do so in such a way that the things we are doing are the most important to be doing year after year.
Paul wrote
“So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1 Cor 9:26-27
A warning. For us not to become disqualified by becoming lazy. So hard and yet by His grace we believe all things are possible.
One of the best ways to getting and staying disciplined is through prayer. Every day. Every morning. And bible study.
If we strictly study the bible and don’t learn to pray, there’s just no life — no Spirit. If we pray and don’t read the scriptures, our prayers have no structure.
Another way is to spend time alone. Let’s learn to talk less. It calms our minds. It helps free us from anxiety. It helps us to consider others and hear that still small whisper.
1 And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper.[a] 1 Kings 19:11-12
Last, let’s consider where we are 4 years after the pandemic. Maybe you’ve struggled to return to church and maybe you have your reasons for not attending but again from Paul
25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
It’s not over yet. We haven’t received our cue from Heaven to stop going, as much as many of us may have all but given up. Let’s keep going.
Wherever God has placed us.
Keep being broken bread.
Keep being poured out wine.
Help to pick up the fallen.
By abiding in Him in all ways possible, we will be making our time count for eternity. It will help us to serve Him with strength, joy, love and boldness. It will bless the name of Jesus, His church and the world.
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