Proverbs 3:11- My son do not despise the Lord's Discipline or be weary if his reproof for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.
Discipline is never an easy thing to give or one to receive. I hate receiving discipline because I tend to beat myself up over the problem than getting over it. I have the weight of the world on me and feel like it is crashing down on me. God disciplines those he loves. Have you ever been caught in your sin? Maybe it was brought up some how and it just grabbed your attention? Maybe there was calamity due to the sin in your life? Whatever the case may be God allows us to get caught, God allows us to have the guilt, and God allows us to suffer in order for us to get past that point where we can grow in him. I know when I have children I will need to discipline them. They will not be perfect and I will not be a perfect parent but if I truly love my children I will correct them and guide them in the ways of the Lord, no matter how hard it is.
Do you love the Lord's discipline? I have to think about this because the answer is, I should love that he loves me enough to discipline me, but I hate getting in trouble. I hate having to make corrections in my life. Why, because it shows that I have flaws and am a sinner. It shows that I do not have it together. God loves us and he already knows that we are wretched humans who make stupid descions and choose sin over him sometimes. Have you asked for the Lord's dsicipline to be prominant in your life? It is a hard thing to ask because we will be stretched and sometimes hurt but the reward is way better. We will be closer to God. I pray that you desire the discipline of the Lord as I learn to too.
God bless,
PJ
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