6 Devotions That Will Anchor You in God’s Word Each Morning

“No 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.” – Hebrews 12:11When you think of discipline, what comes to mind? Most of us probably conjure up images of the uncomfortable corrections we endured from our parents as children or the consequences we’ve had to administer to our kids as parents. We may think of all the hard things we need to be doing to reach a goal we’ve set for ourselves. The discipline of a diet, of physical exercise, of completing our work, of daily devotions, or being faithful to relationships. Discipline is often something we dread, put off, or avoid.Yet, there are some beautiful gifts to be received when we embrace discipline in our lives. Hebrews tells us that it may not always be pleasant, but when we are disciplined, a harvest of peace and righteousness awaits us. The opposite of discipline is disorder, chaos, anxiety, and randomness. We need discipline to organize our days well and as a tool to be the best stewards of all that we’ve been given by the Lord.Today, embrace God’s discipline. Maybe you feel his convicting Holy Spirit leading you to repentance. Pause and ask for his gracious forgiveness and power to change course. Maybe it’s a new habit you need to make. Request that the Holy Spirit help you take the next right step towards solidifying better habits. Let God’s discipline be the catalyst for peace for your day.Let’s PrayGod,Help me to embrace your discipline so that I may receive a harvest of peace and righteousness. Give me a good attitude when it comes to the disciplines you are calling me to cultivate in my life. Let excellence through the power of your Holy Spirit be my goal. Use all that I am for your glory.Amen.Photo Credit:  ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/AlexRaths