How Discipline Is Not Easy

Discipline is basically calm and controlled behaviour. It is when rules and boundaries are put in place and if those rules are broken then punishments are given to correct disobedience and to enforce discipline. By being disciplined it should also improve someone’s morale. It is about changing behaviour.

Inward, outward, and corporate disciplines contained in Celebration of Discipline are created with the single purpose of develop and growth your spiritual path as a believer and disciple. It is an instrument for human transformation and we must not think that it is intended to be a list of commands and musts, but rather the explanation of the practices one needs to follow in order to nurture, cultivate, attain and maintain spiritual growth and maturity.

Spiritual disciplines will prepare us for our journey in Christ. I feel if understanding correctly, the classical Christian Pilgrimage remind us that we all have issues requiring regular examination. In chapter eight, the classical Christian Pilgrimage tells us we are at different stages on the path of wholeness in Christ. However, in my thoughts some areas of our Christian journey we may be doing well, but in other areas we have not touched at all. Not to mention, these are the place we are not ready or capable of handling yet, however, as we mature in God and He knows what we can handle, then we are awakened. God awakens us to our true selves which have not been completely revealed. In reality, once we reach maturity to God, he reveals all that is hidden deep inside of us (the real us/you). By the same token, he let us see the inner behaviors, attitudes, desires, in fact how we measure up in them being Christ-like. I feel the awakening stage deals with the comfort of being set free of these issues that are holding us back also causing detours on our path to wholeness in Christ. Equally, the threat is being afraid to see who we really are; also how far from Christ-like we really are. We must first be awakened from our separation also alienation from God (Mulholland 79-82).

Discipline is the most useful quality. It means to act in an orderly manner, to act strictly according to principle. Discipline involves the ability to obey and follow simple task, orders, or request. Discipline is something you acquire through years of being taught, from young to old discipline should be a huge factor of your life. It should be something you live by and use often. Discipline leads to success in everything you do from school, or sports as a child or teenager to your career as an adult. If you use discipline in school or athletics you’ll be a better student, getting good grades. If you use discipline in athletics you gain success in being a recognized athlete which can lead to

Foy L. Smith’s forward in the book “The Forgotten Commandment” begins with the words, “A lack of discipline is responsible for the chaos in which the world now finds itself.” (Smithson, pg. 2). Although this is a true statement it should be recognized first how important it is to start the discipline in the home. If a family has its foundation in the Lord it is much more difficult for those trying to infect or separate a congregation to do so. “And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6). The admonition of the Lord

Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline, was first published in 1978. It presented sets of Disciplines that, if followed, would serve as vehicles for a deeper relationship with Christ as well as preparation for service. These disciplines are divided into three broad categories: the Inward Disciplines, the Outward Disciplines, and the Corporate Disciplines (Foster, 2003). Each category contains four Disciplines, which indicated by their titles, moves the disciple from the very personal to the larger congregational community (Foster, 2003). Recognizing humanity’s trend to make any process a law or regulation to follow, Foster warned against this by reminding the disciple that to do so would turn

The dictionary definition for discipline is “a branch of learning, training that develops self-control.” Discipline to me is a form of work that takes time; but, in the end works for your good. A person can be someone “disciplined” or taught a new way of doing something they can’t or don’t want to do, or be self-disciplined, already possessing an inner strength of mind and determination to do these things own their own. (Control is a key factor in self-discipline.) Mastering the ability to make yourself do something over and over again until you get it right is self-discipline.

Authentic disciplines are spiritual disciplines imposed on Christians by God. Authentic disciplines do not give the Believer the choice to participate or not. God allows circumstances to happen to us that will address needed areas in our lives and cause a healthy brokenness

Importance is placed on discipline

Discipline plays an important role towards the formation of students’ character. It is one of the important components in a system where closely related to the discipline, nature, morality and decency. The word discipline is one thing that is synonymous in daily life. The word discipline is so broad meaning either meaning negative or positive sense. However, the negative meaning that often become the focus and is becoming an issue that is popular if it involves individual or group meetings with the community.

I will explore a few of unique approaches as outlined in the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola. I will describe my experience of integrating some of the concepts of spiritual direction into my practice.

We know about success tools, and we familiarize ourselves with many useful resources that lead us to success, so why do we need self discipline?

As teachers, we are challenged to guide our students in a way that encourages independence. This means that what we are teaching them, they will learn to do for themselves. Discipline helps to instill the proper behavior. Practicing the proper behavior produces routine. Routine then in turn displays discipline. Discipline is taught. Where there is discipline, there comes knowledge and wisdom, which exemplifies the purpose of teaching and learning.

“God intends the Disciplines of the spiritual life to be for ordinary human beings: people who have jobs, who care for children, who wash dishes and mow lawns” (Foster, 1998, Page 1). Spiritual Discipline should be a natural part of the Christian life, not a process that one only practices on Sunday at church. Just as a prize fighter must train by exercising, eating right and meditating on the big fight, so should Christians when it comes to our spiritual discipline. Spiritual Discipline is a process that takes the believer from sinful existence into a Christ like life that is pleasing to God. Spiritual formation is the link that connects mankind to God. If that link is severed, the believer is exposed to sin thus causing one to live a life outside of the will of God.

3 Before I begin to analyse all my analytical analysis, we may need to define some terms and terminologies for us to have a proper comprehension. Discipline is defined as a method of training your body and mind or of controlling