(S)cripture-
Deut. 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
(O)bservation-
God is our Father in Heaven - He loves His children and will always provide for them. However, because He loves us He also disciplines us. He tests us by putting us in situations to reveal what is in our hearts and to see if we are true to our faith in Him. He may also humble us by having us go 'without' for a period of time, so that we don't rely on the things of this world but understand that He provides what we need... that He sustains us.
(A)pplication-
I am thankful for my God who does not allow me to run wild and do my own thing, but loves me enough to discipline me. I have certainly had a large dose of discipline over the last year-and-a-half or so, but I have been blessed greatly in realizing and knowing that I don't need the 'stuff' of this world. Many of the worldly things that I had a couple years ago are history, but I have been richly blessed by becoming closer to my wife and children and most importantly that I feel closer to God today than I have been in my entire life. I know that God's discipline is out of His love for me and I trust that it is in my best interest, even if I don't see it from where I'm at right now.
(P)rayers-
Father God, thank You for loving me and caring for me enough to discipline me. I am truly blessed to be Your child. I trust in You and pray that I would be moldable before You as You shape me more and more every day to be of service to You. Lord, I give You everything and humble myself before You - I know You are with me and will provide for all my needs. Please give me the strength, courage, and direction to be Your good and faithful servant to glorify Your name. I pray these things in Jesus' name, Amen.
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