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Commit this passage to memory: “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
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Practice self-discipline by restraining anger. When you are tempted to let anger control you today, re-focus and pray.
“I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves.” (Matthew 5:44)
“Speak when you are angry - and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” (Dr. Laurence J. Peter)
Practice self-discipline today by NOT holding your tongue. Speak your truth! Allow yourself, and all around you, to be blessed by your actions.
” My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; 16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.” (Proverbs 23:15-16)
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“Speak Your Truth” by Mike Robbins
Practice self-discipline today by “holding your tongue.” Make your goal to speak only by this rule…
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29)
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Define “self-discipline.” Why, and how, is it important in our everyday lives?
“If I want to be great I have to win the victory over myself… self-discipline.” (Harry S. Truman)
“…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control…” (2 Peter 1:5-6)
Discovering the CROSS in CrossFit - Part 1 (by Josh Elmore)
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Commit this passage to memory: “But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27)
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Catch someone demonstrating self-control or self-discipline today. Send them a note, text, or just let them know you appreciate their example.
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“I want you to honor and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to. I want you to know how delighted I am to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus here with me. They partially make up for your absence! They’ve refreshed me by keeping me in touch with you. Be proud that you have people like this among you.” (1 Corinthians 16:16-18, The Message)
“Surround yourself with those who DO. Avoid those who DON’T.”
Identify someone in your life who demonstrates a high level of self-discipline. Ask them how they developed this self-discipline.
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Describe the self-discipline of a champion. How can self-discipline be linked to success?
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“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” (Jesse Owens)
