Sometimes I think I have an over-active sense of justice. When things appear as unfair I have a need to mention it. This really plays itself out with my kids... Why is it siblings tend to pick at each other, and try to get 'one over' on the other more than with perfect strangers?! Oh well... as I look back on my own childhood with my three brothers it was much the same.
My devotional this morning dealt with this very issue - Justice. At the end of the devotional there was a line that read, "Life is not fair, but God is always faithful." I believe this statement 100%... but then how do I curve this over-active sense of justice within me, and keep from losing my mind when watching the 6 o'clock news about the unfairness that has happened all over the world?
First, I must not fret over things I have absolutely no control over. Secondly, when dealing with issues that do directly involve me I must look to the Bible for guidance and seek the Holy Spirit to go before me in dealing with the issue. And third, I must learn to LET GO and move on concerning life's fairness sometimes.
If I held on to the unfairness that I've experienced in my life I would be more of a wreck than I already am! And, if I tried to exact justice (or my version of justice) upon those who have been unfair to me I'm convinced I would be a miserable soul.
I must focus my attention to be fair rather than being so concerned about unfairness. This will help me to live out the words expressed in Colossians 3:15 to "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts..."
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