Accept this time as an opportunity to come closer to God. Don't become impatient and pull against the yoke He has put upon you. And don't blame the devil for every adverse circumstance you meet. God is disciplining you because some of your attitudes need changing. And this is the time for it to happen. If things don't seem to be going your well, stop, and ask the Lord to show any faults in your heart that are blocking your way. Though it is painful, it is necessary for you to be pruned. He is the One who does this through the Holy Spirit using your conscience to speak to you. In your heart you know when you have done wrong. Don't push the conviction away, for you will suffer if you do. Come into the Light and confess your faults and ask God to heal you. We really do love ourselves too much! We say we love God, we think we love God, but secretly we love and try to preserve ourselves. We love our comfort zone, and so often want to feel cosy and warm, not willing to venture forth into a new walk with Him, into the unknown.
Chastening and disciplining bring us into reality again. He really is Holy. He really is Almighty. Give Him total control of your self and allow Him to change your heart for the better.
'And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons:"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you. because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and punishes everyone he accepts as a son." Heb 21:5,6
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