A Harvest of Peace

Scripture: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11

Observation: As the writer discusses the nature of God's discipline in our lives - as a true father seeking to guide and correct - he has confidence that the hardship of discipline will produce a future benefit of righteousness and peace.

Application: This is what I cling to today ... a promise of righteousness and peace. God has guided me over the last few months, and the hardships have addressed my pride, anger, and lack of compassion. Now, I truly seek peace, in my heart, my mind, and my life. My family needs the peace of a return to stability - a life without the shadow of unknown security and direction.

Prayer: Lord, these are dark paths you are leading me along, and I do not know where we are going. I trust you, and I cling to your hand, but my family needs you. We need your clarity, your active love, your provision, and we need all this much more mentally than we do physically. Therefore, today I actively pray for a result and an outcome. I pray for a landing. I do not care about position, instead I only care about doing what you would have me do, where you would have me do it, and ideally in a manner that gives security and peace to my family. Your peace I seek this day, Lord! I seek your peace in the heart of my wife. I seek your peace in the mind of my daughter. I seek your peace in the soul of my son. Not for me, Lord, but for them, and for you alone, I live my life. Please, Abba, provide your peace to us today, and light upon our path, soon. We receive your guidance and your love, and we desire a harvest of peace. Please, Lord. Amen, and amen.