lenten discipline

"But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."  (I Corinthians 9:27  ESV)

How are you at discipline - especially when it is something "for" you?  Are you still doing your New Year resolutions?   Have you tried the "new" thing/project you said you were going to?  Today is Ash Wednesday the start of Lent, for those of us who follow the Liturgical calendar.  It is a time when some of us "give up" something - like chocolate, candy, treats.  A long time ago the money we supposedly saved went into a little box we turned in on Easter for whatever mission project the church was doing.

This Scripture is Paul pointing out the need to have self discipline.  To be following where God is leading so others see it.  As we are sharing our faith with others do people actually SEE us living our faith.  It is an interesting thought.

As we go into the six weeks of Lent I have a suggestion for a discipline to follow.  ADD something in.  ADD time with God.  If, like me, you already have morning and evening God time ADD more God time.  ADD time in prayer.  ADD time to listen for what God is saying to you.  Something to think about......