Prayer Focus: Lord, I know that the “consequences” of sin unchecked are far worse than the sting of correction! God I ask You in Jesus’ name work in my heart, the hearts of my family, friends, The Encourager, and all my phone/e-mail contacts that are Christians. Work in our hearts, so that we have the humility and grace to accept correction, respond in love, learn from it, grow from it,—and even be thankful for it!
Proverbs 15: 31, 32: The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise. He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens and pay attention to rebuke will get understanding.
Invite the Holy Spirit to keep your heart humble and open to His correction. The Lord may correct you through the...