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Today’s Verse – Hebrews 12:5
And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”
Thoughts on Today’s Verse…
When I was young, I always acted as if I hated discipline. It was part of the game. Most of the time, I didn’t want the discipline. Sometimes, however, I “acted out” to get my parent’s attention. Discipline was their way of getting mine! Now that I am older, I am so thankful that my parents loved me enough to discipline me firmly, to guide me lovingly, and to encourage me repeatedly. Their discipline and training have given me so many blessings and helped me understand what God is doing in my life. I need to recognize and appreciate the LORD’s discipline in my life for similar reasons! The lack of love is not hate but indifference. The opposite of concern is an unwillingness to discipline. Thank God he loves and knows us enough to be involved in our lives and discipline us toward Jesus and heaven.
My Prayer…
Father in heaven, please help me recognize your discipline and correction in my life as part of your love, mercy, and grace. I want to live for you with an undivided heart, pleasing you in word, thought, and deed. I confess, however, that sometimes my heart is rebellious or my resolve can be weak. Thank you for helping me recognize my loss of spiritual direction through your loving discipline and guiding me back to your love, grace, and forgiveness.. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
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Indeed, the words you’ve shared from Hebrews 12:5 remind us that the Lord’s discipline is not a form of punishment, but rather an expression of His love for us. As Proverbs 3:12 says, “for the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.”
When we face trials and tribulations, it can be easy to question why. But remember, these hardships are often the Lord’s way of guiding us back to the path of righteousness.
Your prayer is a beautiful testament of faith and trust in God’s plan. Continue to seek His wisdom in all things, and always remember His promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” May God’s peace be with you.