Download the APP of Discipline

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Download the APP of “Discipline”           

Over the past few years with the increase and growth of technology, especially smart phones, we have been given the ability to play games, catch sport scores, count calories, pay bills, update social media and a plethora of other things at the palm of our hands. Everything has been made easier through the use of Applications aka APPs. This year my Pastor, Bishop Keith L. Clark (BKLC), has decided that we will begin to do some WORK spiritually and psychologically to make our lives better by Downloading APPs every week throughout the 2015 year.

APPs = Applying Positive Practices

“Apply the Positive Practice of DISCIPLINE this week in Spending and Speaking.”

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 
(Romans 12:2)

DISCIPLINE is the “ability to say No when you want to say Yes” (BKLC) 

Dr. Rosché says:

Spending:

                When it comes to having discipline around our spending, we must first begin to have an understanding of what’s motivating our desire to spend.  Is the money burning a hole in my pocket? Am I feeling sad and need some retail therapy? I don’t know how to mange my money so why try?   So many people are dying so why plan for the future, live life for today because You Only Live Once (YOLO)?  All of these issues are valid and common experiences of a poor spender.  However, how long do you want to be without money or have a life of struggle for yourself and your family?  It’s important to develop impulse control aka Discipline.  If the money is burning a hole in your pocket or you are in a bad mood today, begin to think and dream about your future.  Is spending this money today going to prevent my ability to get my needs met for tomorrow? 

Speaking:

                Remember the common saying that “Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.”  This statement is the furthest thing away from the truth.  Words Hurt!! There are people who attempt suicide due to words. Children grow up as adults with low self-esteem because of words.  Family relationships, friendships, and romantic relationships are damaged because of words.  Reputations and fights are started in social media because of words.  Words can produce internal scars that are carried with us for a lifetime and can take multiple positive words to overcome them.  

According to Bishop Keith Clark, Don’t let your Words…

Distract: prevent others from focusing on the positive

Discourage: take Courage from someone’s dreams

Destroy: make it difficult for someone to go on

Before I say it, did God OK it? Remember that everything that pops in your mind doesn’t have to be said out loud (BKLC).   Be mindful of what you are thinking (or what’s in your heart) to prevent what comes out of your mouth (Check out Proverbs 4:23). 

When you are in conversation or potential argument, take the time to think what is your goal in this interaction. 

• In a conflict: Do you just want to Yell or do you want the person to Understand and Change?  Please Understand that effective communication has less to do with how You want to say the information but more about how the Other person understands information. 
• Stay committed to being mindful of how you affect others.  Whether that’s in a positive way or negative way, encouraging or discouraging way

I know it’s WORK and it’s easier to continue to do the same thing over and over again because you and Drama have become such close friends over the years, but break yourself from this friend and introduce yourself to some new friends named Peace, Hope, and Success. Nobody said it would be easy, but God hasn’t brought you this far to LEAVE you. Remember to ask for HIS Guidance in beginning this process. I am here for you too and I’m willing to answer any questions you may have about what hinders your ability to make progress in this area.

Catch the next APP to Download for your life on the World Hit Gospel Show on 106 KMEL or iHeart radio with Tinka, Bishop Keith Clark , and Dr. Rosché
at 6 am—10am on Sunday Mornings.

Dr. Rosché  

 

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