"Firm Prior Resolve"

My experience is that the absence of firm prior resolve results in regular rationalization.

Like when to go to bed, etc.  (a John Piper tweet)

When to go to bed is not my personal issue,

but I HAVE caught myself regressing into rationalization lately.

I have begun THIS day replacing rationalization (before it becomes "regular")

with FIRM PRIOR RESOLVE.

I'll report in tomorrow.