Refinement.
Loved Enough to Be Disciplined
God’s discipline is not a contradiction of His love—it is an expression of it. The same steadfast love that rescues also refines. Discipline hurts because it confronts what is misaligned in us, but it is always purposeful. God is not trying to harm you; He is training you. Every correction aims at holiness, and every hardship carries the potential for growth. When we recognize discipline as proof of belonging, our resistance can turn into trust.
Growing Through Trials
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: James 1:2–4, 12Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what...
