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Discipline

We’re a couple of days into September SoulfulFAMILY. Each year, I cannot wait for summer, and when it comes, it just seems to whizz by.

I had expectations for this summer.

This one was really going to be great.

In my mind, I was planning to do ALL the things, because of our COVID summer last year. And now, fall is knocking at my front door.. (and I’m going to open it because I LOVE fall…just not yet). This summer I was going to do all the things that I missed out on in 2020… but… I didn’t. Not because of COVID, but in all transparency, because of myself. This summer, I truly lacked the discipline to do the things that I wanted and needed to do. I wanted to do things, but I also wanted to be free. This meant that I had to make a choice between planning, organizing, saving, etc. Or waking up each day and doing what I wanted to do. Oh the freedom! After working from home for over a year, homeschooling my kids, cooking, cleaning, no outings, trying to teach SoulfulMOTION virtually, etc., apparently I unconsciously chose to wake up and do a whole lot of nothing after a year of some really hard times. Although my lack of discipline to meet some of my goals may sound like a bad thing, the good that came out of it was that I was able to just BE.

I was able to wake up each day, work, rest, and live each day without expectations. Last year, I had my first experience with anxiety. I constantly felt under pressure, I was constantly pulled in different directions, and here I am, just breathing. This summer I got some stuff done, some things didn’t get done, but I’ve allowed myself grace and time to be okay with that, to relax, and recharge for the season to come. I am now ready to discipline myself for this new season of change, growth, and expectation as I wait on God to direct me where he needs me to be and go.

During the fall season, I will be meditating on discipline. Specifically, this verse: (NLT) “No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening- it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.”

Gosh the Word is so good. In this chapter of Hebrews, we learn about God’s discipline, and how God disciplines his children, just like our Earthly parents do. Only people who care about us, give us discipline so that we ultimately do better the next time we are faced with the same adversity or situation. If we care enough about the things that we want/need in life, it will require discipline to move that thing forward or into fruition. With discipline, prayer, and God’s hand involved, there is nothing that we cannot do!

This month, find something to complete that you’ve lacked the discipline to complete. Maybe you’ve wanted to learn to do something new but haven’t made time. Maybe you want to read your Bible more but haven’t made time. Want to eat better, but haven’t made time to prepare meals? You’re not alone. Although discipline requires that sacrifice, as Hebrews 12:11 reminds us, it reveals a harvest if you work for it. Discipline is my “word of the season” you guys, and I’m praying that you find the discipline to do the things necessary to make all your wants and needs come to life! I’m also praying that if you’re a person who does everything with discipline, that you are someone who finds time for peace and rest. Life is all about balance, and at times we all need rest.

I thank you for your discipline in coming to SoulfulMOTION classes (even when you didn’t want to), and pray that you keep rocking with us in this new season! As cool mornings and crisp air move in, you will definitely need discipline to continue moving your body yall! We can do this together!

Can’t wait to see you all soon! Blessings!