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This is part of an ongoing series during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. To engage further in the #QuarantineSoulCare<\/strong> series, click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n

Grace<\/em> <\/a>is a lovely word; it promises kindness, favor, and goodwill. The word discipline<\/em>, though, carries the connotation of training, strictness, and correction. Although these words seem unlikely companions, God creatively unites them when he trains and disciplines his children.
\nCertainly it is his unmerited favor that offers and bestows salvation. Our relationship with God begins with his grace and his grace alone. But this unconditional grace he showers upon us spills over into our everyday lives as he purposes to mold and conform us to the image of Christ and to correct us when we sin. \u2026
\nThe melding of God\u2019s grace and training are clearly exemplified in the life of the apostle Paul. We\u2019ve studied the blessing of God\u2019s grace for Paul as he lived with a humility-producing thorn, which was sent to counteract potential pride from receiving remarkable revelations from the Lord. When Paul prayed for the thorn\u2019s removal, God\u2019s answer was,<\/p>\n

\u201cMy grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you\u201d
\n–2 Corinthians 12:9, AMPC<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The thorn was God\u2019s chosen way to care firmly for Paul\u2019s soul. Although the thorn was undeniably uncomfortable, it was accompanied by the Lord\u2019s empowering grace to endure.
\nGod\u2019s discipline of Miriam for challenging Moses\u2019 leadership was grounded in grace. Her conduct needed to be called into account; she needed to be reminded to say no to worldly ambition and to live a self-controlled life. Miriam was chastened, swiftly and temporarily. I am sure she would attest to this truth: \u201cNo discipline is enjoyable while it is happening\u2014it\u2019s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way\u201d (Hebrews 12:11).
\nGod loves us too much to let us alone. He is a faithful Father who desires the highest and best for us, and his intention is to reshape us into wise, righteous, and devoted children who live the faithful way.
\nGod\u2019s discipline is bathed in grace. We are loved, forgiven, and accepted by our Father, but as our Father, he is committed to training and chastening us. We need his uncomfortable grace; it is for our good.<\/p>\n

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My dear child, don\u2019t shrug off God\u2019s discipline,
\nbut don\u2019t be crushed by it either.
\nIt\u2019s the child he loves that he disciplines;
\nthe child he embraces, he also corrects.
\n–Hebrews 12:6-11, The Message<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nToday may you experience the grace in God\u2019s discipline. May you grow in wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to the God who loves you. #quarantinesoulcare <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n

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Today’s reading was taken from\u00a0The Faithful Way<\/em><\/a> by Cynthia Heald<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

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