Discipline yourself for the purpose of Godliness

“God doesn’t allow you to be too busy that you don’t have enough time for Him.” 

However, whenever I get busy the first thing to go is always my quiet time with the Lord. Why is that? I could give yall a list of excuses as to why, but the reality of it is the excuses don’t matter.

1 Timothy 4:7-12

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

Prescribe and teach these things. Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

Timothy tells us very clearly to ignore worldly distractions and instead imitate Christ. No excuses. He doesn’t sugar coat it or tell you it’ll be an easy time. He tells you to “discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”

DISCIPLINE

yourself

for

the

purpose

of

GODLINESS

Oh how clearly God calls us to be an example, a light, and a voice in this world. (1 Corinthians 11:1) But tell me how are we to be a light if we aren’t prepared for the darkness??

He calls us to a life of Godly discipline because of it is “profitable for all things” and holds promises in “the present life and also for the life to come.” He knows that discipline allows us to be prepared, allows us to filled, and ultimately gives us a voice worth listening to.

For a moment, I want you to think about an athlete. Athletes get up early to practice, they take time in their day to work out, they prepare mentally, they eat what they need to eat to succeed, and make sure to get enough sleep to be ready for the next day as they prepare for the next game.

They make choices to reflect who they are.

Discipline

Like athletes, as believer, we need to be spiritually disciplined. When we become disciplined excuses no longer become applicable. We aren’t “too busy” to spend time with the Lord because instead we make time to spend with the Lord because that is who we want our life to reflect. So, I will make the choice to daily sit at the feet of my Savior. I will make the choice to prepare for battle. I will make the choice be connected to the vine, which allows me to bear much fruit. (John 15)

God doesn’t give us half His time so why do I keep giving Him only half of my time?

RECAP:

Spiritual Discipline –make choice that will reflect your heart (Luke 6:45)

What does spiritual discipline mean to you?

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