Christian Reflection and Prayer

God is always fair and just

What do you do in the face of injustice?

Scripture:

Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing!
The faithful have vanished from the earth!
Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with
flattering lips and insincere hearts.
May the Lord bring their flattery to an end
and silence their proud tongues…
Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed,
preserving them forever from this lying
generation, even though the wicked strut
about, and even is praised throughout the land.
Psalm 12:1-3, 7-8 NLT

Reflection:

Doesn't it really bother you, that it seems those
who get ahead almost always seem to be the
people who lie, cheat, and steal? It sure
bothers me. And what makes it even worse
is that they not only get away with their evil deeds,
there actions are admired and glorified for the
whole world to see.

Daydreaming about wicked people getting their
just desserts may bring a smile to your face, but
thinking about revenge isn't healthy for your soul.
Instead, we should commit the wicked and the evil
they do to God in prayer. We can't stop others from
speaking lies or taking advantage of us, but we can
and should cry out to the Lord who watches over his
people. God knows the truth about all people, and he
hears and responds to the cry of his people. This
truth can give us peace amidst all the evil of those
around us.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank you for watching over me as those
around me plot evil…

Quote:

"We may see non-justice in God, which is mercy,
but we never see injustice in God."
R C SPROUL