Discipline: I suck at it!

As our church continues to grow and as I have taken some things back on my plate that NEEDED to be back on my plate, I am being forced at being more disciplined.  I have to admit it is a struggle.  But, I am seeing the benefits of it in major ways.

I am focusing on three major areas of my life in regards to discipline:

Physical Discipline - I have let myself go and it is 100% a discipline issue.  I am very focused right now on my physical health.  I am two weeks into working out and eating right and I am already seeing a difference and I am already feeling better.  I have a long way to go but without discipline in this area I won’t make it.

Spiritual Discipline - The last two weeks I have been up at 5 every morning.  I have started my day in prayer and in the Bible.  Again, this has been huge and I am already seeing the benefits.

Time Discipline - THIS ONE IS HUGE FOR ME!  My job is to lead this church and I all to often lead in the spur of the moment due to my lack if discipline in the area of time management.  I am being very intentional about my time lately.  I am planning my day the day before, I am sticking to my schedule, I am going into meetings prepared, and I am letting our guys lead like never before while also keeping them accountable to their actions like never before.

Right now none of these three areas come naturally to me, but they are so important for me to be the husband, father, pastor, leader, and believer that God wants me to be.

Discipline sucks, but it is life changing!