Discipline

Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:9-11 ESV)

When the grind of life seems unrelenting and tedious, I am reminded that discipline and obedience yield righteousness.  I have not attained it, but like all, I am a work in progress.  Grateful for a loving Father in Heaven who disciplines us for our good, sharing in His holiness, and bringing about righteousness!