Do not make light of the Lord's discipline, for the Lord disciplines those he loves...
So God has been disciplining me in perseverance today. It seems like all day long I've been cleaning up Ruth's messes - milk, pee, vomit, shower water (2 of all those)...and can't even get one cleaned up before the next one needs attention. Some intentional; others not. This after a very long night where Michael got up every 1-2 hrs and stayed up to eat half an hour each time - maybe a growth spurt?
I thought of the verse above last night, when I was so tired of disciplining Ruth at bedtime. But I must continue to discipline, if I love her. And then today in my devotions I saw this verse right away, in the next passage coming up. And God is disciplining me for my good - it promises that those who are trained by God's discipline receive a harvest of righteousness and peace. That's the goal of these difficulties - that I can be more righteous and full of peace, and that Ruth would grow to be righteous and at peace. The verse also came to mind that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the powers of evil. My fight is not against Ruth, but it is God's fight for her soul.
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Such a good reminder to us moms with toddlers. I will pray for you! We are experiencing similar challenges with Cora. I was thinking yesterday after I had spanked her 3 different times how tiring it is and is it really getting through to her? How weary the Lord must get "spanking" us over and over! You're in my prayers! Hang in there. As my Grandma would say, "This too, shall pass!"
ReplyDeleteOh, Mary. I am so sorry. Weary days! I know how you feel with disciplining!
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