God bless!

      Ever thought of love in a moment of correction? I doubt any of us feel love when being corrected but, that doesn't mean that's not the motive behind correction. Motives are the fuel that propels us along this path of life. It's the reason we do everything we do. Whether it be something good or something bad. Have you ever experienced something that appeared to be good but the motives behind it were discovered to be bad? (Ex partners are specialist in this area :). As a parent (old school type that I am) there were moments I had to discipline my children in a way that I didn't like but I realized it was the only way the message would get across. After time passed my kids have each taken the opportunity to say "thanks for disciplining us". I'm sure in the moment it was happening it was the furthest thing in their mind but as time progressed they realized it wasn't to harm but rather to help them. God maintains the same concept of discipline, not necessarily by "spanking" us but rather by allowing us to be spanked by this world. Are you getting a spanking by this world today? If you answer yes then it's time to recognize where you are in the progress and realize that these moments are for your edification not your destruction! As a Father that loves you He has allowed you to try things your way but His arms are held wide open awaiting your return. He delights in you!!

Pastor Joell A. Perez

For whom the Lord loves He corrects, even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:12 AMP)