Day 9 :
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Heb 12:11)
When you’re traveling down the highway and you see a sign that says, “Don’t go this way,” you don’t get think to yourself, what cruel, hard hearted person put that sign up there? You feel thankful that somebody cared enough to instruct you on the way to go!
The same is true with God. He doesn’t just train us, teach us, and then send us on our merry way! God provides signs through his correction and reproof that get our attention. That’s how we know we’ve gotten off the path. God corrects us because he loves us and because the path is the place where we are safe and cared for!
When you recognize God’s correction, be glad, knowing that he’s leading you back because he cares!
Prayer: Lord, help me to walk in the righteous path you have set in front of me and to notice your warning signs when I’m tempted to leave that path.