God’s Love and Discipline

God’s Love and Discipline…

Imagine a loving earthly father overhearing one child scolding another: “You have to be good, or father won’t love you.” This father gently corrects them, saying, “That isn’t really true. My love for you isn’t conditional on your behavior. When you act well, my love for you swells with joy. But when you stumble, my love for you aches with disappointment, yet it remains steadfast.”

If you have been born again into God’s family, understand that your Heavenly Father’s love surpasses even the deepest love of an earthly parent. When you choose good, God’s heart rejoices over you. When you falter and sin, His love doesn’t diminish, but it is a love that grieves, a love that will prompt loving correction, as

As Proverbs 13:24 wisely states: “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” God loves you, always.

Therefore, let His boundless love wash over your shortcomings and let His unwavering faithfulness conquer any doubt or lack of faith within you. No matter where you find yourself or what you have done, His love for you is deeper than the vast ocean and higher than the farthest reaches of the heavens.

But do not remain in the shadows of your mistakes. Rise above sin, not out of fear of losing His love, for that is impossible, but because He loves you so profoundly. Let your deepest desire be to bring a smile of joy to the face of your beloved Father.

Heavenly Father, thank you for a love that knows no bounds, a love that embraces us in our triumphs and our failures. Forgive us for the times we have doubted your steadfast affection. Today, we choose to let your overwhelming love conquer our failings and your unwavering faithfulness silence our doubts. Grant us the strength and desire to rise above our sins, not out of obligation, but out of a deep longing to bring joy to your heart. May we live in the light of your unconditional love, knowing that you are always for us. Amen.

Today, let His love overwhelm your failings, and His faithfulness overwhelms any lack of faith in your life.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼