Remaining Disciplined

Do you struggle with remaining disciplined? I do. One year ago my bone doctor told me to walk 40 mins. four times a week. It was only a few weeks ago that I began to follow the doctor's orders. Even with getting started I have had days to go by without walking.

Why do we struggle so with being disciplined? We have the same problem when it comes to following God's direction. We know what we should be doing but just can't seem to get started. Even when we do start, it is difficult to maintain the momentum. So what do we do?

I believe the ridding force that causes us to be disciplined is motivation. My motivation for walking is the realization that if I don't, the medication that I'm taking won't work properly thus my bones won't be restored and as I get older they will begin to break easily. I don't want that to happen.

But what should be our motivation for serving and following God? The realization of what Jesus Christ did on our behalf. No one other than God asked Him to allow Himself to be placed on the cross and take on the sins of mankind from the beginning of time to the end of time. He did it out of love for us!

Now what are we going to do for Him in return? I will have answer for myself and you will have to answer for yourself. What is your decision?