For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war. - 2 Chronicles 16:9

Dear heavenly Father, I know that your love for me is unconditional. You made and saved me by your grace. But there are times that I have neglected your word and grace and went off to "do life" my own way. I know that you discipline your children and I can see by what you said to Asa in the passage above that you will send me negative consequences for my sins that come from my weakness of faith. I trust you even when you must discipline me. I know you are using consequences to call me back to yourself. I'd rather suffer under your consequences than be allowed to run freely toward eternal judgment. Thank you for intervening in our lives with stern but loving rebuke. AMEN

Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor rather than one who has a flattering tongue. - Proverbs 28:23