From Discipline to Righteousness

For the moment, all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 RSV

One of my favorite spring flowers is the wild sweet pea growing along country fences or peeking out from under boulders. They are completely undisciplined, and that is part of their charm. The blooms don't last very long and they seldom successfully adjust to transplanting. Fortunately, horticulturists have developed strains that do well in gardens, tended by loving care. Their sweet aroma fills the air outside or inside with color therapy -. often just what we need to remember a gracious time of peace. Wildness is illusory, it doesn't last and it gets in the way of progress. Our lives are like sweet peas in gardens tended by Love. Sometimes we need a clip here and there to keep the main stems healthy. We may not agree with the discipline, but over time, we will recognize the value of a moment of painful training.  We will invariably yield the fruit of righteousness which endures forever. Shalom, Mother BE  

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