This is day two of my 2009 blog experiment. I know that I missed a few days at the start of the month but taking down decorations was my first duty. It always seems a tad bittersweet to undo all the colorful stuff we put up at Christmas. This year we are moving from cardboard boxes to great big plastic tubs for the lights and all. Sure does make it easier to take a look into a bucket and know what lies within.

Anyway, one of my recent topics of reflection is personal discipline. Here is how it came about. For the last year or so it is my regular habit to go for a Sunday afternoon run/walk. There is something about that time that clears the head from the hurry of the morning grind. At this point I would almost rather skip a meal than to miss that time. Weather is no factor in this time outside. I run/walk in temps that are triple digits on occasion. Recently, the temperature is much colder yet I still get my run/walk. It is a great time to reflect as well as to let go of stuff.

The real point is my conclusion that if I can make this a discipline then I can do better in other areas of life. We all make choices for better or worse. We all have priorities that drive those decisions. Why can I not find greater focus in my responsibilities as well as running? I can choose to make time for spiritual discipline. I can choose my behavior and my attitudes in life. I can choose to fulfill both my roles as a person and the responsibility that I have. Jesus lived His life based on divine priorities. The apostle Paul writes of subjecting his body to carry out God's will. I may not ever get where I want to be but surely I can be better. Besides, blogging is much less physically draining than running!

Bro. Trey