Discipline, Faith, and Chasing God’s Purpose | Ericaism
Source: R1 Digital / Reach Media / R1 Digital / Reach Media
Years ago, I was working on a small movie project, and honestly, I was a nervous wreck. I had just had my baby, Zaya, and was feeling self-conscious about my weight—I was hovering around 201 pounds and couldn’t stop thinking about how I’d probably be the biggest person on set. I was venting about it to Heavy D, and yes, I was snacking on chips as I said it. But then Heavy D turned to me and said something that stuck with me: “You’re only gonna go as far as your discipline will take you.”
Want news at your fingertips? Text “ERICA” to 52140 to join our club. (Terms and conditions)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR APP AND TAKE US WITH YOU ANYWHERE!
That one line hit me deeply, and it shifted everything. From that moment on, I stopped complaining and started asking myself the hard questions: Erica, are you disciplined enough to achieve the dreams you have? Are you willing to do the work it takes? Discipline isn’t easy; Hebrews 12:11 reminds us that it feels painful at first, but the peace and growth it brings are worth it.
READ MORE STORIES ON GETUPERICA.COM:
I try to instill this in my kids too. I tell them that real change takes time—it’s like lifting weights, building habits little by little, day by day. I know I still have room to grow, but I’ve come a long way. These days, when I feel that struggle, I pray, and I speak affirmations out loud to myself: Erica, we’re doing this. We’re moving forward.
Related Article: In a Position of Waiting | Ericaism
It’s true that no one else can see your self-doubt or the areas where you’re undisciplined, but I believe we can’t let those thoughts take root. The enemy loves to plant seeds of doubt in our minds, so we have to be intentional about the influences we allow around us. We need people who build us up and push us toward growth.
My prayer is that we all work on strengthening our discipline. It takes inner strength, mental strength, and, most importantly, faith in God. I’ve learned that when it’s time for me to fulfill His purpose, He’ll give me the strength to do it. So, I’m going to keep pushing, praying, and fighting because I want to become what He intends for me—not held back by fear, but propelled by faith into what God has promised. If He’s got a plan for me, I want to be ready to walk into it.
HEAD BACK TO GETUPERICA.COM
