THE MAIN THEME: WHERE AM I HEADED TO?

TITLE: SELF DISCIPLINE: THE PROPELLER TO DESTINY

Our Bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV)
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Devotional:

We have looked at the importance of understanding our purpose previously. This is important for several reasons, one of which is that knowing your purpose will help you develop certain disciplines that will help you reach your destination.

Our Bible passage for today uses an example from sports where people commit to rigorous training in order to win at whatever sports they engage in. From football to basketball to swimming to tennis, whatever it is - throughout history, outstanding athletes have clocked in uncountable hours in training and mastery of their game, and this shows in the final performance. Sometimes, they dont feel like.

Even Paul in verse 27 of our Bible passage, indicated that he too had developed certain disciplines to ensure that he is able to accomplish his mission. Self-discipline is training your body to do what it does not want to do, because of the prize ahead.

Self-discipline shows up in a lot of ways- it will show up in how we conduct ourselves, it will show up in how we commit to training and/or mentoring to build the needed skills required to help us reach our goals, it will also show up in what we chose to do daily to ensure we stay on track.

Here are a few reflective questions:

•       What skills do I need to develop to help me reach my destination?
•       How can I learn these skills?

LET US PRAY:

Dear God, I ask for your grace to be self disciplined and committed so that I can attain all that you have destined for me in Jesus name. Amen

Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them:

• I know where I am headed
• I am disciplined and committed
• I will not allow indiscipline to prevent me from becoming all I was created to be.

Do have a fulfilling day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow!

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