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<v SPEAKER_00>Today's thought may be a hard truth for some of us, possibly a healthy convicting thought.

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<v SPEAKER_00>In order to convey the heart of what we are focusing on, let's go to Scripture.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Hebrews 12 6 says, The Lord disciplines the one he loves.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God's love as a father includes correction, not to harm you, but rather to shape you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>His discipline is not rejection.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It is care that leads you toward growth and maturity.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He is invested in who you are becoming.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's start this next moment by giving thanks to God that he cares enough to guide and correct you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Answer this question honestly.

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<v SPEAKER_00>How has his guidance shaped your life?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Tell God where you may be resisting his correction.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to give you a teachable and open heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Invite him to help you see his discipline as love and not rejection.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to shape your character through his guidance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>This is not always an easy subject to reflect on.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's take sixty seconds to sit quietly and allow your heart to become open and responsive.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let humility replace resistance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.