Day #16 - Discipline - Micayla Robertson

Dear God I’m Grateful For Discipline

When it comes to being corrected or receive constructive criticism, we often struggle facing discipline. I can’t speak for everyone, but I know that personally, receiving correction, even when in love, messes with my flesh. It kind of feels like there are weights in my stomach, my heart starts racing, my eyes start tearing up, I feel like I’m under attack and either one of three things can happen:

#1 – I deny my flesh, keep my mouth shut, and focus on the actual words of discipline or correction and find a way to fix it.

#2 – To protect myself from attack, I lash back in anger due to the pain inflicted on me from words that cut deep and reveal my bad ways. Usually this ends up in an argument where more pain is inflicted on both parties.

#3 – I retreat as a coping mechanism, silence and distance myself, and allow the words to painfully slice through my emotions as I cry and agree to whatever you say (whether true or false) to stop the pain.

Spiritually, I know that every response should be #1, but physically I have to crucify my flesh daily and that takes strength, confidence, and wisdom in the Lord. Not all discipline is bad and the bible often talks about how it can be painful.

“I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.” Revelation 3:19 (NLT)

“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.” Hebrews 12:11 (NLT).

“Joyful are those you discipline, Lord, those you teach with your instructions.” Psalms 94:12 (NLT)

Correction in Christ allows us to grow and mature in our spiritual walk. It gives us the boldness and authority to overcome our flesh, and teaches us the proper way to handle disagreement. I had to learn this the hard way, but I pray that you can read and learn from me.

When correction or discipline takes place in your life, deny your flesh, endure the pain, focus on the instruction and apply it to your life so that you can change, grow, and mature in Christ.

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