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.

Hebrews 12:11

Come to think of it, I need discipline.  I need to constantly align my heart and mind in line with Jesus’ way.  This is at times painful because my personal feelings do not always please God.  It is here that I need the discipline that comes from above. I realize that I must release my grip on myself and stand before God ready to listen to him!  It is always painful to let go of control but it is the only way.

When I do realize that my desires need to get aligned with God’s will for me, then I turn to him and in a moment I discover, all over again, that God’s way must be my way and there before me I see clearly the way of life in Christ Jesus.  At first it is unpleasant but then – believe me, the fruit and harvest is righteousness and peace.  I am finding that in my advanced age, the ways of God do not change.  I learned obedience by the revelation of Jesus Christ long ago and that vision is before me as clear as crystal today.

Lord Jesus, keep me learning the Way!  Teach me when I am going through some trial that the result is righteousness and peace.  Thank you for all the training is this regard that has kept me and will continue to do so until we meet face to face in glory!