The word "discipline" sounds harsh, but the key is "whom the LORD loveth." God wouldn't discipline someone He doesn't care about—discipline is evidence of His love. A caring parent doesn't ignore their child when they're heading down the wrong path; they correct them, though it may be uncomfortable. God does the same. When hardship comes, shift your perspective. Instead of asking "Is God punishing me?" ask "Is God refining me?" That changes everything.