It Hurts
10 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. 11 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.
Heb 12:10–11
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It Hurts
In the name of the Father and the + Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. If a rose bush could talk while it was being pruned, it would not enjoy the experience. In the moment of discipline and care we experience the pain of it, but later it yields the fruit of the labor. We have a Father in heaven who cares for us and that care includes disciplining us. It means that we have a Heavenly Father that tests us and refines us. He sends his Holy Spirit into our hearts to create faith, bringing Jesus to you and you to Jesus. This Holy Spirit calls you by the gospel, enlightens you with his gifts, and keeps you in the true faith. The pruning isn’t a pleasant experience, but the peaceful joy of Christ’s righteousness endures forever. In the name of + Jesus. Amen.
Heb 12:10–11
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It Hurts
In the name of the Father and the + Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. If a rose bush could talk while it was being pruned, it would not enjoy the experience. In the moment of discipline and care we experience the pain of it, but later it yields the fruit of the labor. We have a Father in heaven who cares for us and that care includes disciplining us. It means that we have a Heavenly Father that tests us and refines us. He sends his Holy Spirit into our hearts to create faith, bringing Jesus to you and you to Jesus. This Holy Spirit calls you by the gospel, enlightens you with his gifts, and keeps you in the true faith. The pruning isn’t a pleasant experience, but the peaceful joy of Christ’s righteousness endures forever. In the name of + Jesus. Amen.
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