"What A Workout!"
Wisdom for the day: "When we think of discipline (both spiritual and physical), we generally consider two different types of discipline: that which is the result of a wrong action, i.e. a consequence; and that which is not the result of wrong action, but rather just for the improvement of ones being, i.e. excercise. Both of these seem to arise when we examine the writings of Paul: on one occasion, he mentions sickness and disease as the result of sinning with regards to the Lord's table; on another occasion, he speaks of God disciplining His children (specifically in Hebrews), this being lived out in persecution. The discipline that is a consequence for sin, (i.e. punishment) is an avoidable discipline to inspire to right living. The discipline that is persecution or hardship, is an unavoidable (if you really are a child of God) result of doing God's will, and is a form of refining process used to create an even stronger and useful tool for God. Understanding the difference between these two is very important, because we should be avoiding the one, and persuing the other (and, of course, neither should cause us to resent God)."
Scripture for the day: Hebrews 12: 7-11, " 7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. 11No 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.
Life: It turns out I am going to the college retreat, just a bit late. I intend to leave immediately following opera rehearsal, and drive all the way (I'm thinking it's going to be about 2AM before I get there, but I'll be there! (Lord willing)). School goes well, and God has really blessed on several occassions, certainly beyond my own ability. I have been beginning to pray for some friends around me (actually approaching them for prayer requests), and so far it's been simple 'help with this test' things, but I'm sure it will still lead to some obvious answers to prayer. Also, it's difficult praying for people in a 'Christian (LDS)' area, because they tend to say 'pray? ya ya, sure, sure... and what do you want me to pray for?,' but I guess it is by our deeds they will know us (and God's, of course), so I'm sure God will establish the obvious truth, and they will have to come to terms with the difference. May God help me to be a witness for Him.
Wisdom for the day: "When we think of discipline (both spiritual and physical), we generally consider two different types of discipline: that which is the result of a wrong action, i.e. a consequence; and that which is not the result of wrong action, but rather just for the improvement of ones being, i.e. excercise. Both of these seem to arise when we examine the writings of Paul: on one occasion, he mentions sickness and disease as the result of sinning with regards to the Lord's table; on another occasion, he speaks of God disciplining His children (specifically in Hebrews), this being lived out in persecution. The discipline that is a consequence for sin, (i.e. punishment) is an avoidable discipline to inspire to right living. The discipline that is persecution or hardship, is an unavoidable (if you really are a child of God) result of doing God's will, and is a form of refining process used to create an even stronger and useful tool for God. Understanding the difference between these two is very important, because we should be avoiding the one, and persuing the other (and, of course, neither should cause us to resent God)."
Scripture for the day: Hebrews 12: 7-11, " 7Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons. 9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! 10Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. 11No 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.
Life: It turns out I am going to the college retreat, just a bit late. I intend to leave immediately following opera rehearsal, and drive all the way (I'm thinking it's going to be about 2AM before I get there, but I'll be there! (Lord willing)). School goes well, and God has really blessed on several occassions, certainly beyond my own ability. I have been beginning to pray for some friends around me (actually approaching them for prayer requests), and so far it's been simple 'help with this test' things, but I'm sure it will still lead to some obvious answers to prayer. Also, it's difficult praying for people in a 'Christian (LDS)' area, because they tend to say 'pray? ya ya, sure, sure... and what do you want me to pray for?,' but I guess it is by our deeds they will know us (and God's, of course), so I'm sure God will establish the obvious truth, and they will have to come to terms with the difference. May God help me to be a witness for Him.
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