It’s not the winter blues, but it is the winter grays.  It’s having a hard time getting the energy I need.  It’s vitamin-D deficiency or whatever.  It’s sleeping okay, but not resting well.  It’s a decline in confidence and a struggle with motivation and direction.  It is a lack of perseverance in dealing with shortcomings or obstacles.  But disciplines aren’t only for days on which we feel motivated.  It is at the hard times that the worth of discipline is found.

Disciplines Scorecard:

1a)  Driving the Speed Limit–Did well.  4:4

1b)  Foul Language–A better day.  3:4

2)  Fasting Lunch–Yes, but had a cookie later.  2:4

3)  Giving up Facebook–Golden.  4:4

4)  Reading–Read for sermon prep and for another matter.  But no Niebuhr yet.  3:4

5)  Something strictly between God and me–Back on track.  4:4

6)  Visiting Parishioners–No, but set up several visits for the week and made several phone calls.  3:4

7)  Guitar–No.  1:4