Proverbs 3

In a picture:

In a word:

conviction

What I hilighted:

Proverbs 3:11-12
"My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

What I journaled:

I love love Proverbs 3...so it was tough to just pick a couple verses to discuss. I opted to go with verses 11 and 12 since they enforce a theme Jesus has been talking to me about lately. Conviction versus condemnation. The battle with condemnation is something I have had to be aware of in my life. I'm sure it stems from being somewhat of a perfectionist...but regardless condemnation is satan's counterfeit to God's conviction. Condemnation will only keep you from the Presence of God while conviction pushes you closer in relationship with the Father. I think sometimes we struggle with discerning what is condemnation and what is conviction...Take it to the word. It says in verse 12 that he disciplines because he loves. Conviction comes with a desire to be closer to the heart of Jesus, to live a righteous and holy life in His presence. Condemnation will always do the opposite of the word of God. Satan hates us and wants to remove us out of relationship wth God. Condemnation stirs up feelings of self hatred, pity, depression, yuckiness, etc. we must learn to reject condemnation and embrace cinviction. Its all about relationship and love. Jesus is a passionate lover and he desires our hearts and will convict us so that nothing will stand in the way of him and His Bride.

My challenge:

To know the difference, attack condemnation and ask for conviction...

My prayer:

That God would reveal in me anything that needs to go. Nothing is worth not growing closer to Jesus. I just want more of Him whatever the cost.

Philippians 3:8
" What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ"