Correction

Jeremiah 30:11, 17 — “I will discipline you but only in due measure; I will not let you go entirely unpunished… But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the Lord.

O Lord,

how I cherish Your grace,

how I adore Your justice.

Is Your correction

not more beautiful than silver?

Is Your instruction

not more valuable than gold?

I have seen the blessing

of Your stern discipline;

I know the joy that comes

through Your firm judgment.

Though I adore Your tenderness

it is Your correction that spares me.

Though I rejoice in Your compassion

it is Your justice that guards my course.

The path of righteousness is narrow

because I have a habit to wander.

Teach me, Father,

to love Your justice

like I rely on Your grace.

Teach me, Lord,

to delightfully follow Your commands

like I delightfully accept Your mercy.

Amen.