Just Do It

It is the end of a grey but rain-free Wednesday.

We have actually had  2 rain-free days in a row.

The break in the rain allowed me to more comfortably mow the lawn yesterday.

I also enjoyed a walk to town without the need for an umbrella.

Today I was able to clear out the email box which had filled up since our weekend away.

I have also done some research for our Thanksgiving and Christmas services.

It was a good day for more quiet work and more rest.

It was a day begging for a nap ...

BUT

I still had to do some exercise!

It was sheer determination that took me outside to make the most of the rain-free day

and get the heart rate up high and for a good amount of time.

Yes, I did have to make myself do it ...

and after one cycle of walking and running,

I had to make myself do cycle two ...

and then three ...

and then four ...

all the way to cycle eight.

There is a reason that discipline is called discipline.

It is hard to be a disciple.

hard to be a disciple of good eating

hard to be a disciple of  consistent exercise

hard to be a disciple of consistent sleep

hard to be a disciple of order

hard to be a disciple of faithful Bible reading and prayer

But it is the discipline that yields results.

If you are living the disciplined life ... 

the life of a disciple ...

keep it up!

If there is an area that is slipping,

Get back to it!

It will be worth it!