Tme Out

Sometimes my little granddaughter must get a "time out". She is put aside to think about doing right, when she has done wrong.

Recently I was with a young lady who is now trying to live as adult and failing miserably. One of the reasons, is that her mother let her live an undisciplined life. She never had to learn how to care for herself; work, or many other skills she needed. Instead Mom wanted to protect her daughter and sheltered her to the point the young woman is lost as an adult.

She can't run a home, can't keep a job, and has difficulties in relationships because she is not used to sharing responsibilities. I hurt for this young woman. But seeing this struggle reminded me why God disciplines. He never does it to hurt us but instead to make us deeper and more loving people.

Sometimes we will need to discipline also. But until we can pray with a heart completely dedicated to the others good; will we discipline as Jesus does. Praise God for discipline.