From today’s reading, my favorite verse is Proverbs 3:11-12, "My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in." So many times, I feel like God doesn’t love me. I wonder why He makes me suffer while others, who don't even know Him, seem to live good lives. Why can’t I get what I ask for? When I sin, the guilt feels overwhelming. Why do I feel offended when He punishes me? It's because He loves me. His discipline is a sign of His love, just like a father disciplines a child he delights in. This realization helps me understand that God's correction is meant for my growth and well-being, not as a sign of abandonment.