June 27
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I choose to hear nothing, and I make no reply. For I am waiting for you, O Lord. You must answer for me, O Lord my God. -Psalm 38:15 (NLT)
LETTING GOD ANSWER FOR YOU
A poem and essay by ILMA
When people say things to put you down
Do not retaliate back or even frown
Run to the Lord and let God answer for you
He knows everything that you are going through.
Trust in the Lord for he is your protector
He will comfort you and he is faithful
Remember all his promises to those who trust him
He will grant you mercy and shower you with blessings.
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I had a friend who never retaliated back to anyone who unjustly treat or harm him. I remember telling him that he should fight back and confront those who maltreat him. He just smiled at me and said “I let it go.” I couldn’t understand this concept because I was so worldly and arrogant. I always had to prove that I was right and others were wrong. What puzzled me was that this friend of mine had so much peace and blessings in his life and I couldn’t comprehend how he isn’t bothered by injustice done to him.
The bible tells us to choose to hear nothing and make no reply to those who hurt or treat us unfairly. He wants us to let him handle it.
PRAYER
Lord, let me surrender all control to you.
REFLECTION
Share an instance how letting God have control over those who hurt you.
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