Olympic Focus: Discipline

Written by Claire Colvin

It takes a lifetime of focus, practice, effort and dedication to take an athlete to the Olympic games. In this clip Canadian Olympic speed skater Cindy Klassen talks about the sacrifices it takes to make it to the games.

She says, “Putting everything into sport means you can’t do everything else.” Watch the video:

It may be on a different scale, but are all constantly choosing. Some of our choices are active, others are passive. As much as we might not like to admit it, not taking action, not choosing is a choice in itself.

How can we make right choices? How can we know what is wise in any situation? James gives us this advice: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5) So prayer and patience study of the scriptures should be our first impulse.

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Do you find it easy to be disciplined? What has helped you reach your goals?