Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. “Hebrews 12:11′

There are not many people who enjoys corrections, restraints, household rules, or disciplines, but these things make obedient children, scholars, and great sportsmen. It is through God’s infinite love and discipline that we become to walk an fulfilling life. The person who does not bear the yoke of Christ gives nothing to others, and never finds rest for his own soul.

Children submit to their parents’ discipline. Likewise, we, as Christians, should submit to the discipline of our heavenly Father. In God’s superior wisdom, He uses our circumstances to mold us into the people He desires us to be. While such experiences are difficult at the time, those who have learned a right attitude toward them will benefit in an increasingly fruitful Christian life. By cultivating the “fruits of righteousness,” we become more holy, more dead to sin, and more alive to God.

Let’s embrace God’s discipline as a great blessing, as He is treating us as His own children. Accept it graciously and let it accomplish its purpose in your life!

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, almighty Heavenly Father, help me to relentlessly pursue the discipline of Your Word. Strengthen me with the fruits of the spirit, even when it is difficult at the moment. Please give me the discipline and training that I need to grow, so that I can live to my full potential. Thank You for sending Jesus as example of obedience through His sufferings. Please help me follow His example and seek Your guidance in everything I  do. I pray this throughout the mighty, glorious, fulfilling name, of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings in Jesus Christ, our almighty, wonderful, infinite loving, glorious dear Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe, and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.