Freed from the tyranny of self-indulging,
By receiving light regarding disciplining,
I am resolved "things" will not be my master,
I will to be transformed by "The Master".
Freed to be flexible, when it is required,
Enduring hardness, when darts are fired.
Accepting reproof, when chastened sore,
Receiving His peace, loving Him more.
Putting priorities where they belong,
Liberated by discipline, given a song!
Thank-you Lord for this lesson today,
On discipling myself, not going astray.
Putting you first, yielding my all,
Reading Your Word, heeding Your call.
Becoming like You, This is my aim.
Crucified with you, despising my shame.
Risen with you, to God be the glory,
Readied to go, to tell others Your story.
Growing in grace, knowledge, self-control,
Always pressing upward to reach the goal.
Marjorie Searles
August 23, 1982
Inspired by reading "Discipline" in Decision Magazine, and Hebrews 12: 5-11.
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