Discipline
Discipline, like the hazards of the [golf] course, is placed strategically in our path as a reflection of God’s desire for us to grow in his wisdom and love. (Jim Sheard and Wally Armstrong, golf writers)
The word discipline strikes many of us with a certain amount of fear. After all, who likes to be disciplined—whether physically or not? The term is actually associated with disciple, one who is a follower, a learner. Well intended discipline is always for our good. When we encounter the hazards of life, it’s helpful to recognize that God has allowed them to help us grow as his disciples.
For the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He corrects each one He takes as His own. (Hebrews 12:6)