Revelation 3
Whatever our circumstances we should be thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and see our circumstances as discipline, training and as preparation for what God wants for us as part of His plan.
See also:
- Prov 3:11-12 (NIV) My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
- Prov 15:5 (NIV) A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
This link also provides a great number of excellent examples on this topic.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God, capable of all things and full of mercy, compassion and patience for me...despite knowing everything about me including my sin! Thank You Jesus! What a great God! I am not worth such a God and the many blessings You pour out on me. I am NOT in action as You desire for me...You say "make every effort" but I fail to do this! Please forgive me and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me "make every effort" and help me see Your rebuke and discipline as coaching and training for my good and Your glory! Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. v19
Whatever our circumstances we should be thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18) and see our circumstances as discipline, training and as preparation for what God wants for us as part of His plan.
See also:
- Prov 3:11-12 (NIV) My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
- Prov 15:5 (NIV) A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
This link also provides a great number of excellent examples on this topic.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God, capable of all things and full of mercy, compassion and patience for me...despite knowing everything about me including my sin! Thank You Jesus! What a great God! I am not worth such a God and the many blessings You pour out on me. I am NOT in action as You desire for me...You say "make every effort" but I fail to do this! Please forgive me and help me turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me "make every effort" and help me see Your rebuke and discipline as coaching and training for my good and Your glory! Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach and Dustin. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
