Tough Love

S:
You didn't think, did you, that just by pointing your finger at others you would distract God from seeing all your misdoings and from coming down on you hard? Or did you think that because he's such a nice God, he'd let you off the hook? Better think this one through from the beginning. God is kind, but he's not soft. In kindness he takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change.

O:
All throughout the New Testament we see God's 'kind' side. As we read through from the beginning of the Old Testament stories, we see God's judgement, not-so-soft side of Him.

A:
There's a certain sense of urgency from God in His Word. A tough kinda love. He who Is Love is just and righteous. Many a time i see the niceities of God, but do not expose myself to the understanding the Judge God side of his character. In a society where we are so complacent, avoiding much discipline in any shape or form, He is calling me to think through what it is to be His Disciple.

P:
Righteous God, Loving God, Kind God but Not-Soft God. For your Word is sharper than a double-edged sword and i can't escape from Your Truth. Honestly, i much rather be disciplined now because i know, as My Father you want the best for me, just as my daddy would want the best for his daughter. The smack-on-the-bums moments, the scolding and the cane hurt but if its for a radical life-change in my life, so let it be.