De Jager
Puritan Board Junior
Hi all,
One thing I have really struggled with in my life is a lack of discipline. On the surface, no one would realize. I seem to have a good job, a nice family, etc. And I do. But I truly lack discipline and self-control, and I also tend to be lazy. I have really started to notice this in my diet. For years I was an avid runner which hid my poor eating habits. Now that I work full time, am married, have a child, etc. I don't exercise nearly enough. I struggle with self-control when it comes to my eating. I lack self-discipline and I overeat. I worry that someday I may get diabetes or some other condition and it will have been preventable. I have gained weight and also lost energy. This effects my sleep, my relationship with my wife and child, and others.
I also lack discipline to do daily bible reading and prayer. The spirit may be willing, but my mind is lazy. I can say all the right things. Like "I'll get up and read my bible early in the morning" but just like with physical exercise my laziness takes over. Even for years, I have dealt with nagging doubts regarding my personal assurance of faith, and I believe I have lacked the diligence and hard work required to overcome that. I don't blame God, or demonic forces, just my lazy flesh.
One of the fruits of the spirit is self control. Discipline is intricately woven into that. I lack both. I am looking for any helpful advice and would appreciate your prayers. I am really noticing that of the "world, flesh, and the devil", my flesh is waging strongly against me, and I want to overcome it for the sake of my own spiritual health, physical health, familial health, etc.
One thing I have really struggled with in my life is a lack of discipline. On the surface, no one would realize. I seem to have a good job, a nice family, etc. And I do. But I truly lack discipline and self-control, and I also tend to be lazy. I have really started to notice this in my diet. For years I was an avid runner which hid my poor eating habits. Now that I work full time, am married, have a child, etc. I don't exercise nearly enough. I struggle with self-control when it comes to my eating. I lack self-discipline and I overeat. I worry that someday I may get diabetes or some other condition and it will have been preventable. I have gained weight and also lost energy. This effects my sleep, my relationship with my wife and child, and others.
I also lack discipline to do daily bible reading and prayer. The spirit may be willing, but my mind is lazy. I can say all the right things. Like "I'll get up and read my bible early in the morning" but just like with physical exercise my laziness takes over. Even for years, I have dealt with nagging doubts regarding my personal assurance of faith, and I believe I have lacked the diligence and hard work required to overcome that. I don't blame God, or demonic forces, just my lazy flesh.
One of the fruits of the spirit is self control. Discipline is intricately woven into that. I lack both. I am looking for any helpful advice and would appreciate your prayers. I am really noticing that of the "world, flesh, and the devil", my flesh is waging strongly against me, and I want to overcome it for the sake of my own spiritual health, physical health, familial health, etc.