It's crazy... but this one thing in our life... if we could just get it down... it would solve so many problems in our life that stem from distractions, laziness, indulgence, etc. We'd be healthier, we'd be better students, we'd be more productive people. And as much as the idea of discipline and the idea of become a better person sounds good... in practice, discipline is so hard. It's one of the toughest things in life to really get a hold of. And not just as a student, but in all areas of life, no matter how old you are, I think this will always be a struggle.
And because it will always be a struggle, I think that's why it's considered a "fruit of the Spirit". As backwards as this may sound, it's difficult to "will" ourselves to self control and discipline. Discipline requires more than just simply "wanting" change. It requires something more. It requires resolve. It requires a change of heart. It requires a radical departure of our current way of thinking. And that's where the Holy Spirit comes into play. It's the Holy Spirit that lives in us, causing us to change... and as we allow the Holy Spirit to do his work inside of us... that's when we bear his fruit. Discipline doesn't come from us... it comes from the Holy Spirit and his deep work in our souls.
So the big question: Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to build this self control and discipline in you? Because the difference between a successful life and an unsuccessful life depends on your level of discipline and self control.
Chew on that.
-P Kev.
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