Good Afternoon Devotion :-)❤️

shirleynpenalosa (63)in #christian-trail • 7 years ago (edited)

Don’t Tell Me What to Do!

A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a young mocker refuses to listen.Proverbs 13:1

No one likes to be told what to do. We are self-sufficient creatures who would rather stumble along until we get it right. A natural shield zips into place when we feel the zing of correction coming our way. But how much time, effort, and frustration could we avoid if we listened to the counsel of those older and wiser? Many times their life experiences have sharpened their insights. Think of the misfortune we might have missed if we had heeded their instruction. Of course, not every piece of advice is valuable, but we can weigh it in light of God’s Word. When someone rebukes you, pause and examine what you hear. Is there truth in the instruction? Is the Lord trying to show you something through it? What practical steps will you take to apply the instruction to your life?

Although it’s not easy to welcome discipline or instruction from others, it has the potential to shape your character and make your journey through life a little less bumpy. Ask God today to develop in you a teachable heart that accepts discipline and correction and listens to those he puts in your path to teach you and prepare you for what is ahead.

FATHER, thank you for people who will be honest with me and even correct me when I need it! Help me to be receptive rather than defensive and to grow in maturity and character. One day I will be older and wiser, but until then, thank you for those who share their insights with me. Help me to discern what is helpful, to examine instruction in the light of your Word, and to grow!

DISCIPLINE IS A PROOF OF OUR SONSHIP.
Erwin W. Lutzer (b. 1941)

(Source: from my friend's {@catietan} devotional materials)

Good Sunday afternoon, my dear, sweet and grateful steemit family and friends. This afternoon's devotion is all about discipline. While it's true to most of us here, (I for one) that discipline at first is really unpleasant and it is even painful. But we need to undergo through such painful process to be able to be the person God wants us to be. This scripture reminds me to always accept my fault, be responsible enough for all my actions and response and the most important thing is to obey the Lord and all the people that God wants me to obey. In other words, we need to submit to authority.

May this prayer be our prayer especially when we are being disciplined by our Heavenly Father.

"FATHER, thank you for people who will be honest with me and even correct me when I need it! Help me to be receptive rather than defensive and to grow in maturity and character. One day I will be older and wiser, but until then, thank you for those who share their insights with me. Help me to discern what is helpful, to examine instruction in the light of your Word, and to grow!"

To God be all the glory and praise for having a friend who is so generous and consistent in sharing her devotion with me.

Thank you very much for your time and God bless :-)

I am @sashley a.k.a. shirleynpenalosa, a recipient of God's love, mercy and grace. ❤️

Have a blessed Summer month of April 2018 everyone :-)❤️

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