Hebrews 12:10-11
Gods discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening--it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
I have honestly never thought a whole lot about God disciplining. It is a interesting concept to think about because we know that He is a God of grace and mercy, He does not give us what we deserve (if He did, we wouldn't be able to have this relationship with Him). Rather He is merciful and forgiving. We ought to be thankful for that every moment of everyday.
Discipline, however, is sort of a different topic. It is helping us to stay in line with where He wants us to be. It is merely a way of teaching us. And boy are we stubborn and need some teaching. When I first read my devotion this morning about He is disciplining us for our own good, that first made me think of punishment for something we've done wrong, but that's not really what it was meaning. It was more so meaning that He does something's the way He does as a part of His plan for you. He does not ever want to hurt you, He wants to be helpful in every way He can. And yes something will hurt a little sometime, but think about what you can be learning from what's going on. It's all about learning from past mistakes, moving on, and walking closer with God while sharing with others.
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