“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord , Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; For whom the Lord loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”
Hebrews 12:5‭-‬6 NKJV

Like our Fathers discipline us and guide us, God also does the same, all for our good and for our great future.

As a child of God, one should not wonder why God corrects our old ways. Showing to us the effects of doing what is not right is His way of teaching us a lesson. He lets us feel pain and suffering if that is what we need in order for us to be disciplined. He also shows us the effects of doing what is right, rewarding us in unexpected and numerous ways, by our obedience. Just like our biological Fathers do to make us better, stronger and be sensitive to others, God also does the same but out of more love and of more value. For we are created by Him, we belong to Him and most of all we are loved by Him - with the unconditional, unceasing and most powerful love there is that no man can give.

My Father gave me anything I wanted since when I was a child. He didn't want me to get upset nor cry. He makes me happy when I come home from school or from work tired and exhausted. He spend late nights washing our dishes, cleaning our house, but wakes early in the morning to go to his job and most especially to wake me up. My Father was sweet, loving and perseverant. And when he was gone I felt so lonely and guilty at the same time. Because when he was still with me all I did was to show him how irritated I was with how my life was going on. Not a single day I did not yell at him. I disrepected him for so many times. My heart had grown far from him so much I did not notice he was already hurt by my actions and attitude towards him. But it was too late when I realize all my wrong doings. He passed away so sudden I never get the chance to change and show him how much I loved him.

I should not disrespect God and be patient with Him. I should nourish our relationship with each other. I should value all the things God is giving me may it be trials or blessings. I would not let Him feel hurt and pain because of my actions and attitude. I should obey his commandments because it is for my good. And I should love Him wholeheartedly with all that I am.