discipline as a disciple

2-8-2015

2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

discipline.  i usually have a good amount of it, but this weekend i've been lacking.  Lord, i pray that you would revive me with focus. for in the coming week, it's more important than ever that i maintain strength of academic discipline for the completion of studying and for the sustenance of my academic career.  i depend on it and i know.  there will not be messing around or procrastination.  i cannot allow for myself to mess around and make some substantial mistake.

Lord, may i be bold in rejecting invitations that will detract from the harsh love and self-discipline that i currently require.  may you give me the courage to choose work over play.  and may it all glorify you.

sometimes it's hard to go to clinics.  to lab parties.  to church.  to buy groceries.  to view houses.  and to finish my work.

but i'm a student.  i have a particular set of goals.  and if i'm going to get anywhere close to it, i have to do my share of the work.  play isn't going to happen this next weekend.  i can't play and work.  the saying is work hard play hard.  if i haven't worked hard enough, then the play can't come yet.  priorities, you're teaching me.  and i need to set them straight so i can return to the bliss of many sleepy hours.