This morning I was pondering
the view point of
Discipline.
seen in the relationship
of
Parent
and
Child.
Parent wants the child to grow up
to be
healthy
safe
responsible
prosperous
contributors and blessers
and so does the child....
But the child is lacking
vital information
and skills
so the parent employs
EDUCATION
including
Consequences
and
sometimes
Pain / Reward relationship
AND
sometimes the parent makes
Mistakes
or
Loses their
Cool.... :(
But
if the perspective
of the
INTENT of the Parent
is lost....
Then All is
lost....
Heb 12:10 Our fathers disciplined
us for a little while
as they thought best;
but God disciplines us for our good,
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.
Lord,
I often think
as a child.
I don't like
discipline....
But I love the
fruit of discipline...
I submit to You
knowing Your desire
for me is
not Just Good
but
Amazing Good
Profound Satisfaction
Wondrous Joy.....
I keep that
Perspective
in mind
today....
and listen
and obey
Knowing You
Love me.
Thank You.
PJ