God disciplines those He loves. If you can’t identify the times of discipline in your life, you may be blinded by your pride or blaming others for your misfortune. Every one of us undergoes discipline from God. Learn to recognize God’s discipline and let it train you.
Hebrews 12:7-11 NIV
[7] Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? [8] If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. [9] Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! [10] They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. [11] No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Psalm 94:12-13 NIV
[12] Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law; [13] you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.
At times, God must discipline us to help us. This is similar to a loving parent disciplining his child. The discipline is not very enjoyable to the child, but it is essential to teach him or her right from wrong. The Bible says that “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” (Hebrews 12:11).
When you feel God’s hand of correction, accept it as proof of his love. Realize that God is urging you to follow his paths instead of stubbornly going your own way.
From an unworthy servant,
Chris Chloupek
Lead Evangelist
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