Week 2 - The Fruit of Correction - Growing Through God’s Discipline

Theme Embracing correction as a path to growth and maturity.

Scripture Focus

• Proverbs 12:1 (NLT): “To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.”

• Hebrews 12:11 (ESV): “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.”

Reflection Prompts

Consider these questions thoughtfully:

• How do you typically respond when you’re corrected - with humility or defensiveness?

• What lessons has God taught you through times of correction or redirection?

• Why is it important to see discipline as an act of love rather than punishment?

• How can correction help strengthen your character and deepen your faith?

• What steps can you take to make correction a consistent part of your spiritual growth?

Journal Prompt

Take some time to journal your thoughts and feelings in response to the following:

• Describe a recent moment when correction - whether from God, a loved one, or a mentor - challenged you to grow. How did it feel at first, and how did it ultimately help shape your perspective or behavior? Write down what you learned and how you can remain open to future correction.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for loving me enough to correct me. Even when discipline feels uncomfortable, I trust that it is shaping me into the person You’ve called me to be. Help me to receive correction with grace and to offer it with compassion. Teach me to see discipline as a blessing that leads to peace, maturity, and deeper obedience. Strengthen my heart to walk in humility and gratitude as You continue to refine me.

Amen.

Next Steps

Further Study: Read and reflect on Proverbs 15:32 and James 1:2-4 to better understand how correction builds endurance and wisdom.

Action: Identify one recurring behavior or habit that hinders your growth, and create a plan to change it through prayer and consistent effort.

Accountability: Ask a trusted friend, leader, or mentor to check in with you this week about how you’re responding to correction and growth.

Practice: When faced with feedback or redirection, pause before reacting. Pray for understanding, then respond with a teachable spirit and a heart ready to grow.