Although we're unlikely to enjoy God's discipline, we're told that it trains us for right and holy living (vv.7-11). Rather than resisting God's correction, we can yield to Him, confident that His goal is our spiritual growth. Whatever our circumstances, God knows the seriousness of our difficulties and is working powerfully behind the scenes for our good.

God's loving hand of discipline
May give us little rest;
His only purpose is our good --
He wants for us what's best. ~ D. De Haan

From Our daily bread - 24 June 2004.