For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
    and chastises every son whom he receives.” Hebrews 12:6

Lexicon :: Strong’s G3811 – paideuō To chastise in biblical and ecclesiastical use employed of God, to chasten (have a restraining or moderating effect on, discipline cynical and punish) by the infliction of evils and calamities

Lexicon :: Strong’s G3146 – mastigoō To scourge, metaphorically of God as a father chastising and training men as children by affliction

Discipline, I know it is necessary for my own good. Can’t imagine having raised my children without discipline. I’m often resistant to God’s discipline of me. And even creating discipline in my own life that moderating an effect on behaviors, that I know are needed or should not be there is difficult.

Yet discipline, especially God’s discipline is born out of love and acceptance. I don’t feel like I’ve really put those three things together. Love, discipline, and acceptance. In my own life, I have to be willing to accept where I am right now, loving myself so that I can create the discipline to move myself forward just as God does.

Lord, I admit I’m not always loving or accepting of where I am right now. Help me create the discipline I need. Help me to begin to accept discipline in my life, just as I receive it from you and knowing it comes from your love for me.