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*DAILY VERSE*

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.

Proverbs 3:11–12
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*DAILY QUOTE**

*God had one Son without sin, but not a single child without the rod.

C. H. Spurgeon
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*DAILY THOUGHT*

Discipline is a somewhat lost concept in our culture. Nowhere is that more
evident than in how we raise our children. Those of us who are a little
older can remember Dad—or even a teacher—getting out the “board of
education” when we got in trouble. It was far from pleasant, but it
certainly got the point across.

Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, tells his son not to be resentful
over discipline received from God. He says that a father’s discipline is
actually a sign of love. Perhaps Solomon was thinking about his own
childhood. His father, King David, was a mighty warrior—but was also known
to be somewhat indulgent with his children. Maybe Solomon was reflecting on
whether a firmer hand of parental discipline would have benefited him in his
own life!

Discipline yourself—or leave it to someone else to do that for you. Even if
a boss, parent, spouse, friend, or customer won’t step up and hold us
accountable for our decisions, the good news is we have a Heavenly Father
who cares too much about our actions and the state of our heart to just
ignore things we do wrong. That’s His tough love.

Have you experienced God’s chastening? Did you respond with resentment or
with an open heart?

*Dear God, I don’t like to experience discipline in my life and I too easily
get resentful. Help me to learn what You have to teach me in moments of
correction. Amen.*
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