“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Heb.12.11 "Conversations Within” ts 7/29/2019
Grace modeste- an "unassuming grace." Any discussion of a spiritual nature should reflect this mutual kindness. The following are simply my devotional reflections each morning. I cast them like "bread upon the waters," hoping that all who find them will find something of value to nurture their own inner life.
Monday, August 5, 2019
“Pain is your friend.” Dr. James Farrington.
Without pain we wouldn't know the stove was burning our hand until the burn was severe. Pain beneficially helps us to avoid greater injury, or repeating actions that may hurt us. It tells us when we need medical attention and where the problem is. There is great value in pain. This is of course true as much with emotional pain as it is with the physical kind. Negative consequences are one of God’s ways of instructing us in wise living. Give an appreciative nod to God when some action causes you pain, then learn from it.
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Heb.12.11 "Conversations Within” ts 7/29/2019
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Heb.12.11 "Conversations Within” ts 7/29/2019