Confession....

Know this: In no way have my parents ever spanked me in an abusive way. I realize many of today's thoughts regarding discipline believe that spanking is unacceptable. ABUSE is unacceptable. While reading this post, please know that my parents gave me nothing but love! With that being said...

When I was a little girl, on more than one occasion, my mom would tell me to do something and I just would not do it. Rebellion? Stubborness? Procrastination? (probably more of the latter!) For what ever reason, I wouldn't UNTIL she would give me a "good pop" on my bottom or fat little thigh. I can hear her saying something like, "Renee, I told you to _____, and I don't want to have to tell you again. Now do it!" That was the motivation that pushed me to a place of obedience. Spiritually speaking, I feel as though God has given me that same kind of "good pop" recently. For months now, I have felt a nudge to get back to writing devotions. The nudges have gotten harder and within the last week or so I have felt His "pop" and strong hand saying that I don't need to understand "why" He says do it...I just need to do it! So, after strong encouragement from Him and more encouragement from a dear sister-friend...I am going to do my best to share what He puts on my heart. My prayer is that these words will be words to encourage you today.

Are you hearing Him tell you to do something, but you are putting if off...ignoring it...questioning with all the whys? I encourage you to just go ahead and do what He says do. I don't think He spares the rod. Hummm, isn't it a walk of faith, not a "sit down and do nothing...wait for better timing" kinda faith...walk it! Move! Now, do it!
All In love!!!