For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self- discipline II Timothy 1:7
I was speaking with a client the other day, and she was discussing her relationship with her partner. As we discussed some particulars in their relationship, it became apparent that she was becoming more distanced from him. He was lax in dealing with his children, and she did not see areas in his life that were indicating spiritual or physical discipline. I suggested that perhaps she was losing respect for him.
She immediately got the connection. When she realized that the things she wanted to count on him for – consistency in discipline in his children, and his follow through in his personal disciplines – were missing, she saw that she was losing respect for him.
Regular performance of personal disciplines is important, both personally and in relationships. We take comfort in accomplishing the things we have set out for ourselves. None of us is perfect in meeting personal disciplines, but it is good for our body mind and spirit as we strive for consistency in the regular disciplines we have set out for ourselves.
Prayer: Lord, help us to be consistent in doing what we say we are going to do, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 