Sometimes the "spanking" isn't of God at all, but of the fallen state of man we live in and God might just allow it to happen because we've strayed from His path.
My "new" job, now in week 6, is turning much the same way. They want everything fixed, but don't want to fix anything. I walk around with a giant bullseye on my back. Of course, when we (I) got desperate with unemployment gone, I just jumped at anything figuring it was a "god-send", but perhaps, He was callin me to have more faith in direst of times and I didn't.
Or, perhaps it's a further test right where I'm supposed to be and I'm caving into believing the worst?
Only time will tell. I share only to let you know that I'm sure in this market, many of us who were out and jumped to take what was available have had similar time to wonder deeply.
Continued prayers for a strong insight, greater strength and discernment and Peace that passes all understanding for you both!
Keep the Son in your eyes