Living the Christian life means living a life of discipline. But it’s not discipline for its own sake. It’s not doing hard things just to do hard things.
Yes, our days can feel like battles. But we don’t fight just for the sake of fighting. There is an end. There is a purpose. The discipline is a means, not the goal.
Getting up early is a means to prayer. Prayer itself is a means to grow closer to God. And growing closer to God — that’s the whole thing. That’s our ultimate purpose.
So what are we fighting for? Why do we do these hard things?
We’re fighting for life with Him.
Let us pray. Lord, keep our eyes fixed on what we’re fighting for. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Keep fighting the good fight. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us.
