1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27
24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games excersises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

When I read this, I ask myself, "What have I disciplined myself in?"  One thing I know I've disciplined myself in is my drums. Honestly, I don't really even look at it as "discipline". I look at it as my passion. I love it. It's something that God has given me to pour out and give back to Him. I've put countless hours with the sticks in my hands. Blood, sweat, and tears have been shed on those heads. Listening to the same song over and over just to be able to play it. Why? Because it's my passion. It's a gift that God's given me. It's my way of worship to my Father. Like the verse says, "as not beating the air", I don't beat those heads for nothing, I don't do it for any human. I do it for God and I's relationship. Because in the end, the prize will be far greater than I can imagine. Thank You Father.