Crayons Crayons on the Walls

"Draw?" Kristen would say, pointing to her little crayon "art work" on the walls of my house (all below 3 feet height). "No-no" she would then say shaking her index finger, indicating her parent's constant commandments on drawing on the walls. I would then ask, what would daddy do? She will then slapped her hand with her other hand, mimicking the discipline for the cost of disobedience.

Honestly, I don't really mind about the random scribble stains on various parts the wall. But what I enjoy is the relationship that I am having with my daughter over these stains. She could point out her past disobedience without guilt, knowing that she has been disciplined and her father loves and accepts her all the same.

I was reminded too of our stains in various seasons of our lives. But what was even more heartfelt was that our relationship with our Heavenly Father is more precious to Him than our stains, which has been paid for, when we come in humility for forgiveness. No more condemnation. Of course, we still suffer the consequences of our wrong-doings and from time to time, we need to endure God's discipline. But then again, God only disciplines those He loves and accepts as His children.

Hebrews 12:4-5

... My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. Because the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He punishes everyone He accepts as a son