Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.
Sometimes we have to be “slapped” so that we will stop and listen! And yes it does work when someone gives you a slap to make you stop and listen!
But the more we live with God the more we should realise that it is not just the physical slaps we get that should shape our lives. Listening to God will open your eyes even more.
When something goes wrong we should not just ignore it and move on but think a little before moving on. Don’t get stuck up in all your failures, but equally, don’t ignore them!
God works in all aspects of our lives so we should be listening to Him in all aspects as well!