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Here is today’s Bible reading: Genesis 28:1-29:35; Matthew 9:18-38; Psalm 11:1-7; Proverbs 3:11-12

Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV) 
    My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
        and do not resent his rebuke,
    [12] because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
        as a father the son he delights in.

James tells us that every good and perfect gift comes from above.  We are quick to equate God’s good gifts with the things we want:  material things, success, prosperity, comfort, and security.  But what about God’s discipline?  Could there be any better gift than our lovingly heavenly Father doing whatever it takes in our lives to bring about holiness?  Yet, so often we don’t recognize or embrace His discipline.  In fact, we despise it.  Discipline by nature hurts.  Yet, it is ultimately for our good.  

How is God disciplining you?  Are you embracing it, or despising it?  Are you learning or tantruming?