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While no one enjoys punishment, we have this built-in need for it when we know we have done something wrong. Sometimes stuff happens in our lives and it feels like we are being chased by the bad guys. Instead of trying to justify ourselves we need to seek refuge in the Lord. Instead of looking for man’s wisdom as to why this is happening to us, go to the Lord and reflect. Sometimes stuff happens because God is tempering us like steel. At other times it’s God trying to get our attention so that we will come to Him and He can deal with it in us. That is a much better alternative than having God deal with it without us. We need accountability. We need to do “heart checks” from time to time. Are you feeling pursued by something that want to chew you up into tiny little bits? Take refuge in the Lord. Let Him look you over and point out what you may have overlooked.