Heart of a Champion Devotional
Day 4 - Disciplinarian
“For the Lord
disciplines the one he loves and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son."
Hebrews 12:6
Definition of Disciplinarian: one who enforces order
Have you
ever had to run sprints or do push-ups after a bad game? Has a coach ever
corrected your attitude or behavior? Being disciplined, or corrected, is never
fun in the moment, but if the coach is doing it for the right reason, good will
come. He or she is doing this because they care and want what is best for you.
God loves us
more than anyone and as our heavenly Father, He too will sometimes discipline
us. Just like on the playing field, it will be best to accept the correction
and change because of it. When the discipline comes, on the court and in life,
let’s not focus on the pain it may initially bring, but on the love of the One
who brings it. God wants us to succeed and He knows when we get off track; may
we remember that when we are being disciplined!
How do you respond to discipline?
How can you better respond to discipline?
God, thank you for
loving me as your child and for disciplining me too. Help me respond to it
rightly. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Work-Out – Read Hebrews 12:7-12. What do you learn about
God’s discipline?
2 comments:
This is great insight for me this week. Bo is having the hardest week of his summer for Charlotte basketball. Working their bodies so very hard. I feel so bad for him. I need to remember the coaches are good men who have his best in mind to prepare him for the season. Thank you for this word today. May I remember this same truth when God is disciplining me. Not always so easy. :)
Thankful for your word today,
Wendy
Wendy, I'm so thankful God had a message for you here. Sorry Bo's had a rough week, but yes, hopefully it will bring great results. As a coach myself, it's not always easy pushing athletes, but it is part of the process. Similar to disciplining our children...not easy, but so important!! Thanks for stopping by!
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