About a week ago I had the unsettling feeling that I had not been disciplined for a while by God. In fact it was one of those moments that made me question my standing with God. God says in Hebrews 12:5-6, "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." Not long after this thought process I was disciplined. It's painful, humiliating, and terrifying all at the same time. But, I believe the greatest emotion I experienced in this is ironically love. I feel God's presence in the discipline. I love that this passage starts off as my son. He is calling me his child.
All that to say I SUCK!!!!!
Father,
May I learn to love, obey and make you the object of my affections in every area of my life. I am sorry for my rebellion and hard heart. I grip onto you and Jesus. Jesus is my only hope for salvation, redemption and deliverance from my sin. Thank you Jesus. I love you.
Your Son, Nate
1 comment:
Dude, i just found your blog from facebook (which I'm pretty much never on). Don't feel so bad...I'm right next to you on sucktown blvd. The fact that we get disciplined and struggle against evil is a good thing! like you said, God's love for us shows through and let's us know we are His! Bitter sweet (like me and you. I won't say which is bitter (you) and which is sweet (me) though).
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