Proverbs 3:11 "My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
I was sitting here this morning and reading my Bible and came across this verse. Immediately I was reminded of conversations I had with my mom as I was growing up. I would complain that someone else was allowed to do this or that and she would tell me that she did not let me do that because she loved me. There were other times that I was angry with her for punishing me and would compare myself to other kids I knew and they did not get in trouble for such things. She always kept the same position, I do it because I love you that much.
I have to admit, at the time I thought is was absurd. "Let me get this, you make me miserable because you love me?" I mean that is like the time your boyfriend or girlfriend gives you the " this hurts me more than you know..." It made no sense and I was not in a place to accept it at the time. Years later I can see what she meant and I thank her for it. Many of my friends had to endure things that I never did. I believe I avoided most of those things because I never started down that path. So Mom, thank you - I never really say that enough, but thank you.
If our biological parents are capable of that kind of impact on our lives and have that good of intentions for us, how much more can God give us? Next time you have a prayer go "unanswered" or things don't work out the way you think they should - just remember He might be saving you from yourself. He knows what lies down that path and He loves you enough to not let you go there. Granted we all have free will, but He often puts the obstacles in the way that we have to work a little harder to take the wrong path. I have found that when I am in God's will, my choices and decisions are pretty clear... if I have to "force it" usually that means I am not where I should be...
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