Last night at the SmallGroup.LIFE meeting, Evie shared a devotion from the book of Proverbs (unfortunately, I do not remember the chapter in Proverbs). The devotion was on welcoming correction into our lives. In Proverbs 13:18, we read:
"He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
From this verse, God honors us when we listen to people who speak into our lives to share with us where we need to change. I had a picture of being in a home. I anticipate a friend coming and I hear a knock at the front door. With anticipation, I go to the door and welcome the person in and give them an embrace. Come in to my home and let's enjoy time together!! I wonder if I get this excited about correction? Do I welcome correction with anticipation and embrace it? Do I say to people who are correcting me "come into my home and let's enjoy time together"? The answer to that question is NO!
Colossians chapter 3 says:
"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
God, I no longer live but you live in me. Help me to welcome with joy correction - and may it change my heart and mind to be more like You.
This is my prayer and my plea.
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The scripture used last night was Prov 12:1, 15. Those who accept discipline and correction are called wise and those who do not accept it are foolish. I've never liked being called a fool, but I can see that my response to correction has, at times, was foolish and not wise.
This passage also led me to Heb 12:11 "No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way."
God keep my eyes on you while I wait for the peaceful harvest.
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