When you get corrected

“My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I now consider some of my childhood experiences with those in authority over me to be quite funny.

I think of Mrs. Body, my fourth-grade teacher. She grabbed me by the ear and led me to the principal’s office while I bled from the side of my head. A couple of friends and I were late to class because we enjoyed a little too much recess. As we ran toward class to beat the final bell, a swinging gate collided with my right temple, and down I went. The next thing I remember was Mrs. Body picking me up by my ear and dragging me away.

A year later, while playing football at recess, I got tackled into a mud puddle. It was chapel day, and my muddy clothes resulted in corporal punishment. The principal swatted me. I remember his disgust at my “delinquent behavior” and his strange satisfaction in spanking me. Apparently, it was a mortal sin to bring mud into chapel.

In junior high, a kid named McFarlene had a bad day. I don’t remember the details, but he came after me with a flurry of fists. Several punches landed. I retaliated. My dad taught me how to defend myself, and I did. All the teacher saw was the right cross I threw that knocked McFarlene down. The principal didn’t ask any questions, nor did he give me a chance to explain myself. I was suspended. McFarlene got off easy.

God’s Discipline and Correction

Humans are moody and inconsistent, especially when judging others. Sometimes we deserve correction, and sometimes we don’t. God’s discipline is woven into the fabric of creation. When we live according to His design, life flows more smoothly. But when we push against or ignore His design, He reminds us of His absolutes. Don’t get me wrong—sometimes we face challenges unrelated to our actions. We are broken people in a broken world.

The next time you face discipline—perhaps because you haven’t taken care of yourself, treated others poorly, ignored someone’s needs, been lazy in your work, overlooked a problem, spoken carelessly, or sinned in some way—remember: the consequences are not meant to destroy you. They aim to correct you, build your character, and help you mature. They prevent you from making the same mistakes again.

God is diligent and consistent. Your beliefs, attitudes, and actions matter because your life matters. Bottom-line, when God disciplines, he is throwing you a lifeline. He is saving you from yourself. Think about that.

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