A concise daily devotional developed to
encourage reading and understanding of God's Word.

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

*In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C., Section 107, any copyrighted images in these messages are distributed under The Fair Use Act without profit or payment to those who have expressed an interest in receiving the information and are for non-profit research and are for non-profit research and education. No copyright infringement intended.


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

CHILDREN ARE DISCIPLINED


Hebrews 12:7


"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?" NIV


"If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?" KJV


Everyone experiences difficult and troubled times. For us, as children of God, it is not a good testimony to complain or ask God why this is happening to us. He is our Heavenly Father. He brings us to Himself by discipline. It keeps us on the right path and causes us to be more attentive. If we look at our difficult circumstances from this perspective, we will grow and mature, becoming more like Him.


Heavenly Father, help us to remember that going through difficult times are opportunities for us to display our faith and trust in you and to produce spiritual fruit in the face of adversity. Forgive us for complaining and wanting always to be on the mountaintop where we will never learn your deep and enduring realities. In Jesus' name, Amen.


       
©2011

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.
Posted by at

2 comments:

Mari Nuñez said...

Indeed, us going through difficult times is an opportunity for us to show our faith and trust in God. I am truly going through a tough time, but I've learned to trust God and grow in faith.

Have a blessed week :)

March 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Clint said...

Thank you. It is so important to continually put Him first in all things, and remind ourselves that humility and confidence in Him will bring us home.

March 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
type='©2008-2014 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only,