Shock Treatment
Posted by Dion Todd July 3rd, 2024 1,281 Views 25 Comments
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indeed for a few days disciplined us as seemed good to them, but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 WEB.
While at school, I learned to read and write, add and subtract, and much more. However, it was often after school that the learning began for me. Dad would tell us: "That electric fence will shock you, so stay away from it." But a six-year-old can feel very smart, and I loved anything electric, or so I thought.
One day while trying to step over that electric fence, I found that he was right! For those of you who have never grabbed an electric fence, let's say it's something you will remember for a long time.
Some things we have to learn the hard way, then we understand. Actions speak louder than words, and this time I remembered it well. Now I fully understood that his instructions were meant to protect me from suffering unnecessary pain.
Often, the Lord will give us a little warning, and if we persist, He will let us go on our way. His word is there to protect us from harm, but He will not force us to obey it. If you want to avoid shocks, burns, and scratches, be quick to listen.
Yet even when we go ahead and do something foolish, He is there to pick us back up in His loving arms without even an: "I told you so" when we come to our senses. He is a loving Father who only wants the best for us, now if we only listen to Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your mercy on my life, for I am still breathing today. Please help me recognize when You are speaking to me, and give me the grace to be obedient. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Lord thank you for your grace and mercy. Help me to hear you clearly when you are speaking to me. Fill me with wisdom and knowledge and guide me to use it for good. In Jesus name I pray Amen ❤️
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your mercy on my life, for I am still breathing today. Please help me recognize when You are speaking to me, and give me the grace to be obedient. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion for all that you do for us, your devotions are wonderful and they are always on time. Thank you Sylvia for all that you do and always being so kind to us!
Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
I pray I am loved by God. Amen
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Pastor Dion. Unfortunately, I touched that electric fence more than once. It's taken me a long time to just listen for that gentle warning. Thank you Father for your love and unending mercies. I am so grateful to be alive and be in Your service. Amen!🕊️
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
AMEN and thank you for everything, dear Heavenly Father!! Thank You for the breath of life, thank you for Your grace and mercy, for all the people You brought into my life - past and presence, for all the many opportunities, and please forgive me for all the opportunities that I missed!! Please make me sensitive to always hear Your voice and calling, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!! 🙏
Bettye Looney commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Lord I thank you for holding me in your hands!
Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Timely admonition, Pastor! Lord, help me recognize Your Voice and give me the grace to be obedient. Amen
Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Lord please stay with me today and speak to me and through me. I need you in my life. I love you and thank you so much for your blessings. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
Maria Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Father help me to go down the path that you have for me.
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
LORD Jesus thank you for another day. Hold my hand and help me to get through and help me to hear Your voice. Amen
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Shock Treatment
2 months ago
Father, I thank you for your forgiveness! When I am disobedient, you let me know. And yet you still Love me like a Father. In the name of our mighty Lord Jesus, Amen!
David Krull
2 months ago
I was surveying once in foggy wet weather. My t-shirt was soaked. My arms were up as I walked quickly across a field into a single hot wire.. left a red whelp across my entire chest. Yea you don’t forget.