Faith ResetSample

I’ve heard people say, “Anything worth having doesn’t come easy or fast. If it did, we wouldn’t grow.” That’s so true, especially when it comes to understanding discipline. Discipline often feels like a negative thing, but if we could see how it helps us in the long run, we’d actually want it more.

Think about it like this: if you were planning to run a marathon, you wouldn’t just show up on race day and expect to finish without any training. You’d need a plan—figuring out how far you’ll run each week, when to take rest days, and what to eat to fuel your body. All that preparation is necessary to reach your goal: crossing the finish line. And when you do, you’ll know all the hard work was totally worth it.

Now let’s apply that same idea to our spiritual lives. Life isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. To run it well, we need to build habits—or spiritual disciplines—that align with our ultimate goal: to love God and love others while living like Jesus. Things like praying, reading the Bible, worshiping, going to church, building community, serving, and giving might not feel natural at first. But over time, as we stick with them, they become part of who we are and help us reflect God’s love in everything we do.

So, what’s one discipline you can start today to prepare for the race God has called you to run?

Prayer: “Help me to be disciplined. Help me enjoy being in your presence. Let me fall deeper in love with you. Amen.”