The Father's Reproof.

My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord

Or loathe His reproof,

For whom the Lord loves He reproves,

Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

Proverbs 3: 10-11

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:6

Living away from home now means that I no longer have to encounter the daily reproof of my earthly parents however there is still the reproof of  my Father who is in heaven. What is my attitude towards the discipline given by my Father? At school I'm constantly having to correct and remind my students about what they're supposed to do. From day one they are taught that class isn't over until the bell rings but day after day they begin packing up five minutes before the bell rings and day after day I have to remind them of it. It has gotten to the point where I'm tired of reminding them and they've become numb to these reminders. Sometimes I feel like that's my attitude towards the discipline of the Lord. There are certain lessons in my life I refuse to learn even when I know the consequences that must follow and it seems as if I've almost become numb to those consequences.

 Discipline and correction comes from the Father because He delights in us. I have a hard time comprehending this type of discipline because my own tendencies is to give discipline from a place of disapproval but our Father's discipline comes from a place of love. I must learn to confide in Him in all my ways so that my path may be straight. I will fail and I will require correction but may I not reject the discipline of my Father who finds His delight in me.