Discipline
But I decided to head out toward the town center because there was one other person who just might show up. I was so glad I did, because I met Karen coming from her home. That’s not really discipline, that is peer pressure.
Hebrews 12:11
While cruising, this passage played out true. Every day, whether at sea or at anchor, we had a discipline of checking all lines for fraying and all equipment for wear and tear. When we first started out, this was a long process, one none of us enjoyed. Nowhere in our dreams of a tropical cruise did it include crawling into the engine room to check the oil and water in the batteries daily. Lines seemed to rub and fray overnight and need to be replaced. Shackles and winches seemed to need constant attention. But as time went on, this all became routine. And the knowledge that the boat was ready to perform no matter the weather gave us peace to sleep at night.
So spiritual disciplines of reading scripture, prayer, and worship prepare us for the rough times in our lives. I can only believe that being physically healthy will enable us to be at our peak as well. So off I go to walk today as well.