Proverbs 3
I have had difficulties in my life and nearly all of the time I don't think of the difficult times as training, or that God is refining me by removing sin or impurities. Accepting discipline or punishment as training or refining can only be done by renewing of the mind (Romans 12:2) because it is not an earthly way (Isaiah 55:8).
For seeing discipline as training, see also Psalm 119:71, Hebrews 12:5-6, Revelation 3:19.
For more on the refiner's fire, see also here.
My Prayer: Lord, You are without a doubt, an awesome God - full of love, mercy, compassion, etc. I know I am deserving of the many, many second chances You give me. Thank You Jesus! Please forgive me for not being the man You intend for me, for my anger and impatience, which continues to rage on. Please forgive me and help me overcome and turn from my 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. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
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. v11-12
I have had difficulties in my life and nearly all of the time I don't think of the difficult times as training, or that God is refining me by removing sin or impurities. Accepting discipline or punishment as training or refining can only be done by renewing of the mind (Romans 12:2) because it is not an earthly way (Isaiah 55:8).
For seeing discipline as training, see also Psalm 119:71, Hebrews 12:5-6, Revelation 3:19.
For more on the refiner's fire, see also here.
My Prayer: Lord, You are without a doubt, an awesome God - full of love, mercy, compassion, etc. I know I am deserving of the many, many second chances You give me. Thank You Jesus! Please forgive me for not being the man You intend for me, for my anger and impatience, which continues to rage on. Please forgive me and help me overcome and turn from my 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. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
