Hosea 1-3
What God said to me – You are Mine – I chose you, not because of who you were or what you did, but because I love you and want you for My child. It is Me who comes after you when you stray. It is Me who does whatever is necessary to bring you to repentance. I don’t like having to discipline My children, but I do because they are Mine. Those I have chosen are Mine forever. I will not let you go – My love is forever.