What Should Hard Times Remind You Of?

"JUST AS A MAN CHASTISES HIS SON, SO HASHEM YOUR G-D CHASTISES YOU." (Devarim 8:5)

It must be made clear in your thoughts and emotions ("in your heart") to understand this principle thoroughly, that all the discomforts (and also severe chastisements) and the stern reprimands {of Hashem} are all a sign and a testimony of Hashem's especial love of you as His children. -- Fortunate Nation