9/30 - Memory Verse

While visiting Four Corners Church, I took them up on a challenge to memorize this verse:

"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11, NIV)

I think this is a great memory verse, especially considering the things we often sacrifice as believers. The times when we think it's too hard or not worth it it's important to remember that it wasn't promised that it would be easy and that the reward for our obedience does have a payoff in the end (John 16:33). I encourage you all to consider this verse today and how it applies to you. I'll definitely be doing the same. God bless