A good friend of mine recently shared her prayer request with me: that she would become more disciplined.  Disciplined in her finances, her health, and her relationships.  Disciplined in prayer, reading God’s word, and doing what it says. 

When I got off the phone, Jay and I watched Kingdom of Heaven.  The story takes place during the early Middle Ages, and at one point a walled city is under siege by a group trying to overtake it.  As I watched the movie I thought, “Oh good, they have a wall to protect them. As long as the wall holds and they don’t run out of resources, the people inside are safe.”  Can you imagine being inside those walls, listening to the roaring army outside and praying that they don’t make it in?  It makes my problems seem very insignificant!

Proverbs 25:28 says that a person without self-control is like a city with broken down walls.

Bam.  By desiring to practice discipline and self control in all areas of her life, my friend is building a strong wall.  There is so much wisdom in this!  What will this protect her from?

Financial bondage, failure, debt, and regrets
Health problems related to lifestyle choices
Barren relationships and lack of community
Missing out on how God works through prayer
Lack of wisdom
Lack of judgment

What areas in your life need more self-control?  How are you preparing for an attack on your city?

Michelle