From 2006:
Discipline is remembering what you want.
–David Campbell
A big part of the discipline thing
That line has been rolling around in my head since I read it in my daily essay a couple of days ago. I think this is the ultimate challenge of discipline for adults. (Most children don’t yet know what they want, so discipline must be imposed on them.) So perhaps a better statement would be, “Self-discipline is remembering what you want.”
The first step is to identify: What do I want? Salvation. A good marriage. Well-adjusted, educated children set firmly on the godly path. To use my gifts fully. To be loved and to love. To know God as much as I am able.
What do I need in order to have what I want? Knowledge. Character. A tender heart. Energy. A meditative spirit. Wisdom. Time.
How do I get what I need in order to have what I want? Self-discipline.
Thought: Am I disciplining myself to act and think in ways that will get me what I want?
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