“My son, do not disdain the discipline of the Lord or lose heart when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines; he scourges every son he acknowledges.” (Hebrews 12 : 5 - 6 NABRE)
After I lost everything I had worked for, sick and penniless, I heard the above words from the pulpit at Mass one Sunday morning. It was clearly addressed to me. The word has met its owner. For the rest of that Sunday, I read and re-read the passage. Gradually, the truth settled in my heart. Abba Father was not punishing me for my sins but training me as a son. By the end of that day, I resolved to accept all my trials as discipline. My life was transformed. It did not take long before I started to notice the peaceful fruit of righteousness that came from Abba Father's discipline. Like David I crowed "Thank You Father for training me." (Psalm 118: 18)
Thank You Father. Lead me, guide me, train me and use me. Amen!
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