Disciplining Ourselves for What?

With all of the modern technologies that we have available to us in this day and age, it is very easy to get distracted in our day to day lives with the things of this world. It is a constant struggle for the Christian to daily devote time to the study of God's Word, prayer, fasting, and other forms of worship to the Almighty. But something the Christian has to remember is that this devotion to God daily is essential; even so more than EVERYTHING else that comes in our lives daily. This must take first priority in the Christian's life if he or she expects to leave a mighty impact for the name of Jesus Christ. But here poses another problem. Most Christians do not realize that daily devotion is necessary to be an impacter. They think that going to church once a week or reading a verse a day is going to cause them to leave a legacy like Billy Graham's. This mentality is none other than a lie straight from the pits of hell authored by "it's number one tenant." A Christian cannot just be a person who knows every Scripture in the Bible but does not have a relationship with God through prayer. A Christian can't be a person who can pray a prayer that causes the hair on your head to stand and then turn around and cuss out his fellow bretheren. A Christian has to be a follower of Christ who strives to be like Christ with all of his heart and soul. 1 Timothy 2:6 says, "But have nothing to do with the worldly fables fit for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." A Christian's main goal each and every day for his or her walk with Christ should be to discipline themself even more for the purpose of godliness. This is not an event that happens every Sunday. It is a lifestyle that happens everyday. There is a reason that the Muslim faith is spreading like wildfire through the world and the United States. They are devoted to their faith. If Christians would only develop that same passion for Christ, the true Messiah, then we could turn this world upside down. If Christians would realize being a Christian is a lifestyle and not an event, then they would do things that they never dreamed for God. Remember, God is looking for availability, not ability. If you will discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness everday, then God will equip you to do great things. God bless you!