On this, my 220th day of walking in the park with God, I pondered self-discipline. I don’t know of any other worthy act I’ve done without fail for so many days in a row, aside from nursing my babies and caring for my children. It was devotion that bridled my faithfulness then and an ever-increasing devotion and faith which pulled my feet to this path each day.
God told me that He would be walking with me and that alone is sufficient. To say it was effortless would be stretching it but it was delightful and the highlight of my days. A few decisions I made on day 1 bolster my resolve and self-discipline.
I let go. I released my own plans and opened my mind and heart to Him. I follow where He leads.
I listen. God is always calling. He always has a word for me, whether it be in His written word or from the Holy Spirit within me. He wants a relationship with me, He speaks to me and I am listening.
I show up. I know that God works when I let go of my agenda, listen and wait for Him. When I show up each day let go and listen, I find Him lovingly, powerfully and consistently there beside me. In surrendering to God, aligning my will with His and being present with Him, I experience self-discipline in a fresh way. Not me alone, driving and straining but me with my Lord, following, abiding and serving.
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Meeting God at the Park 
Nicely said: sometimes I feel it is endurance and faithfulness. I hope you don’t mind me quoting from the Book of Mormon but Your blog reminded me of a scripture: 37 And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea, tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall they be. 1 Nephi 13:37
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