Wednesday, January 31st
Today’s Scripture
“As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God! So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls, so that you won’t become worn down and cave in under life’s pressures. After all, you have not yet reached the point of sweating blood in your opposition to sin. And have you forgotten his encouraging words spoken to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t underestimate the value of the discipline and training of the Lord God, or get depressed when he has to correct you. For the Lord’s training of your life is the evidence of his faithful love. And when he draws you to himself, it proves you are his delightful child.” Fully embrace God’s correction as part of your training, for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected? Hebrews 12:1-7
Today’s Thought
Run with determination after the things of God knowing the path for your success has already been provided… Enduring the journey, know God has your best interests in mind and embrace the correction, it’s life changing… It might sting in the moment but the benefits will last a lifetime.
Today’s Confession
Thank you Lord for helping me to embrace all parts of life. Thank you for helping me to run with determination along the path to success you’ve already provided and for correcting me along the way. Help me to receive your correction and always stay along the path you’ve provided.