Monday - October 5th​

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You raise the question of fairness. “What about my interests?” you ask. I know the situation you refer to. I know each person involved and the motivations of each heart. Pride and fear are deeply embedded in it.

You are correct—you have been wronged. But your deeper question is not about fairness. You want vindication, and your pride has stiffened. The danger is bitterness and the separation from me it produces.
 

I am already at work in this matter. But in this moment, my concern is your restoration to me. I will provide the wherewithal in what lies ahead, but you must trust me with surrender.
 

Seek me—not your own interpretation of the remedy.
Entrust this circumstance and every person involved completely to me.
Follow my Spirit as I examine your motives. Confess what I reveal and turn from it.
As far as it depends on you, speak the truth in love.
Forgive the wrong, releasing your demand for personal vindication.
Leave your grievance in my hands. I always judge fairly.
Get back in position and follow me.
Peace and confidence in my ability await you, even in this.
 

1 Peter 2:21-23
For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.