Spiritual Discipline.

Praise to the Lord my friends! I wanted to share a beautiful passage I came across in God's Word that addresses spiritual discipline: why God disciplines us and it's importance to us as children of the Lord. My reading comes from Hebrews 12:1-13. Sorry for the stumbles, I had the word "disciple" on my mind and kept thinking of it when I saw the word "discipline"... Hey now, all good disciples are disciplined so it's easy to connect the two : )

Please feel free to interact by commenting and also sharing what verses speak to you. I've love to share some spiritual soul shaking! God bless you all.

Hebrews 12:1-13 (ESV)
God Disciplines His Sons

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
4In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
6because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."[a]

7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. 11No 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. 12Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13"Make level paths for your feet,"[b] so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

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[7Nissi]

that is so beautiful :) verse 2 is the verse God gave me when He told me I need to write for Him.

Read 2 Corinthians 4! NLT is my favourite translation - normally I don't use it but it makes the point so much more understandable.

[MyOwnStickFigure]

@7Nissi Beautiful, I will go re read 2 Corinthians! Thanks for the referral, best kind possible. Ps. It's so nice to see you here again Syd! I hope you are well.

[amanda3589]

It is so awesome to see how God is working in your life=D Everything we deal with daily He is right there with us waiting for you to pray and ask for His help. God bless you in the work you are doing!!=D

[MyOwnStickFigure]

@amanda3589 All glory to God! I pray I continue to allow Him to work the quirks, feels so much better when I can surrendor (I have a lot left to do). God bless you.

[1980RockGirl]

Hey Johnny, this is great. Thanks for this!

[MyOwnStickFigure]

@1980RockGirl Smile... don't thank me... thank God!

[johnholby]

Well said

God bless you brother

Christian love from Norway

John

[66thPsalm]

Bless your heart~you can't go wrong with Jesus! <3

[trollywoodstudios]

With so many negitive things on Youtube, it is truly refreshing to come across someone like you. Your videos make me feel warm and fuzzy inside! Keep up the good work and god bless you! <3 <3 <3

[jaimenote]

This is cool seeing you share your faith and experience. It's amazing to see what can happen with God.

[marshapetite0033]

god bless you

[vicambulatorious]

keep up in the Word my friend, it is apparent that the Holy Spirit is teaching you and opening the Word to you more and more. There is wisdom in this vid! It is so awesome to see God working in your life. Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!

[1980RockGirl]

@MyOwnStickFigure I thank God for his words and that every single one of his words is alive! I also thank God for creating such a wonderful person like you to share messages to his people. :)

[amanda3589]

@MyOwnStickFigure Thank you=) I know how that is. I have been suffering/struggling with bulimia borderline anorexia for 6 years now. It has been very hard for me to finally give up that "control" that I thought that I had. But I know with God I can get better=)