Discipline is critical in achieving a goal. Our goal is to get the crown. Paul encourages us to run the race in such a way that we cross the finish line victorious. An athlete must be disciplined in every area of their life to cross the finish line, and we do as well. We must submit all, lay all down at our saviour’s feet. 

“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2