Reading: Psalm 25:4-12; Hebrews 12:5-11

Devotional: We have a choice: voluntary brokenness through submission to God's Word or involuntary brokenness through the consequences of resisting it. Nebuchadnezzar chose the hard way. He had Daniel's interpretation, a year to repent, and clear warnings, yet he persisted in pride. God's discipline is evidence of His love, not a sign of His abandonment.

A teachable spirit saves us from unnecessary wilderness seasons. When we humble ourselves, seek godly counsel, maintain teachable hearts, and acknowledge God's sovereignty, we learn and grow without the painful detours. The school of hard knocks has high tuition. Today, choose to be voluntarily broken—surrendered, moldable, and responsive to God's Word before circumstances force the lesson.