Beloved–
As you endure this (His) divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. Hebrews 12:7 (from dictionary.com) Discipline: training to act in accordance with rules. (from proverbs) To discipline a child produces wisdom.
Whenever the hard times come, pray for wisdom, discernment, persistence and patience; knowing that you are safe in his arms.
I pray for your assurance in the Lord’s love for you.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. Prov 13:24
(from dictionary.com) Punishment: a penalty inflicted for an offense or fault. Discipline: training to act in accordance with rules The way I read it punishment denotes anger and discipline denotes love. It is easy to get angry (self protection from fear). It takes time, energy and effort (preparation) to discipline.
I am overwhelmed with the thought that my heavenly father lovingly gave up his only son to take the punishment I deserved for my sins. And that he has taken time, effort and energy to discipline me each and every time I have needed it.
I pray for you to have the same joy of knowing that God gave up his son for you, yet disciplines you when you need it.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
18 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants—men and women alike…25 King David said…‘I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. 26 No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope.’ (Acts 2)
I know that in all situations I can experience the joy of knowing the Lord is with me but sometimes the day-to-day of living in the fallen world can cause me to lose focus. So when I don’t FEEL the joy “‘I will not be shaken,’” because I can just lean back to my right “‘for he is right beside me.’” Joy doesn’t take feelings it takes obedience.
I pray for you everyday and that you can focus on him.
Luv Ya!
Beloved–
“How do I love thee, let me count the ways…”
23 I (the Lord Jesus) am in them and you (Father) are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. (John 17)
I know I cannot comprehend the depth of God’s love for Jesus Christ, but I do know that “God so loved the world, that he gave his beloved son…” to pay the world’s debt for sin. It’s almost beyond my ability to grasp the fact that God would still have done it had I been the only one who had a debt.
I pray for you daily to know how much God loves you.
Luv Ya!
MaggieBelle 