Be FR FR: Choosing Discipline Over Desire

Choosing Discipline Over Desire

Be FR FR—discipline is hard. Every day, I find myself battling between what I want to do and what I know I need to do. It shows up in different ways: my relationship with food, my time on social media, and my consistency with working out. I know what’s good for me, but actually doing it? Whew, that’s the real struggle.

As a young wife and mom, life moves fast. And if I’m not intentional, I fall into habits that don’t serve me. But discipline isn’t just about self-control—it’s a spiritual battle. Galatians 5:17 says, “the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.” Every day, I’m working to choose my spirit over my flesh, and let me tell you—it’s a process.

1. Food: Comfort or Control?

I love food. But if I’m being real, sometimes I eat just because it feels good, not because I’m actually hungry. Stress, emotions, boredom—it all plays a role. And before I know it, I’m eating mindlessly, letting food control me instead of fueling my body. I’m working on being intentional with what I eat, listening to my body, and remembering that food should serve me, not the other way around.

2. Social Media: A Blessing or a Distraction?

Social media is a trap. One minute, I’m just checking a notification, and the next, I’m 20 minutes deep into someone’s content, comparing, scrolling, and completely distracted. And let’s not even talk about how it messes with my mood. That’s why I’m setting limits—less scrolling, more real life. If it’s not helping me grow, build, or bring peace, I don’t need it taking up my time.

3. Working Out: The Excuse vs. The Effort

I know I feel better when I move my body, but whew, some days, the excuses come easy. I’m tired, I’ll do it later, I have too much going on. But the truth is, my health isn’t just about how I look—it’s about how I live. I want to be strong, have energy, and take care of the body God gave me. So even when I don’t feel like it, I remind myself: discipline is a muscle, and the more I use it, the stronger it gets.

Making the Daily Choice

Denying the flesh isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being intentional. It’s about waking up every day and choosing to do what makes me better, even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Food: Eat with intention, not emotions.

• Social Media: Set limits, focus on what matters.

• Fitness: Push past the excuses and just move.

At the end of the day, this is a journey. I’m still growing, still learning, still figuring it out. But every time I choose discipline over desire, I’m strengthening my spirit, my mind, and my body.

What’s one area of discipline you’re working on? Let’s talk about it.