Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. — Proverbs 22:15

There is a means that drives children toward adulthood. And initially, we may shy away from the idea because it involves a decisive action — discipline. But discipline is not a suggestion. It's a necessary component for driving growth. And as parents, we get a short measure of time to measure out discipline. During this time, and with discretion, we should utilize discipline to teach, reprove, correct, and train. And in the end, we hope discipline drives the folly from our children. But we also expect that discipline teaches the importance of discipline. At some point, discipline has to be less imposed by others and more imposed by the self. Our need for discipline never ends, therefore we must not oppose it but see the drive behind it. So know this: Discipline makes men better. It makes you better. But this is especially true when a loving father drives it.

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

So if you are being disciplined in some way today. Receive the discipline. See the love of the Father behind it. And grow from it.

ASK THIS: Are you being disciplined today? Or are you disciplining yourself?

DO THIS: Let the discipline work, and don't reject it.

PRAY THIS: Father, let come what may. I trust you love me.

PLAY THIS: Yes, Obedience.

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