We often think of discipline as, “getting in trouble” or “suffering consequences”. Of course, there are always consequences for actions, but it is helpful to think of God’s actions as more formative. He desires transformation, and if we desire that same transformation we can submit ourselves to His hands and trust that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).
Submission involves surrendering our will to God. In doing so, we consent to His supremacy - maybe with hesitation at first. We should first recognize his supremacy intellectually, and then we grant God full reign in practice. Parts of us may still resist and we may not always like it. But it is through submission and abandonment to God that one opens up him/herself to real transformation.
God works for the good of all those who love Him.
Romans 8:28
Scripture:
• Read and Meditate in John 7:17 and John 21:18.
Reflection:
• What are some contradictory things you desire? For instance you want to show love to you family but also want to avoid more activity and being further drained.
Practice:
• Spend some time with God and journal. Try to identify an aspects of God’s will that you are not yet able to do but you are willing to try.
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