There’s a reason Scripture calls us to rise above vengeance. In Romans 12:19, the Apostle Paul reminds us, “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Seeking revenge might feel satisfying in the moment, but it always leaves a bitter aftertaste. That’s because revenge keeps your heart entangled in the offense, while forgiveness sets it free.
You don’t need to waste your energy proving someone wrong or watching them fall. Rotten fruit falls on its own. In time, what’s fake will fade, what’s toxic will turn, and what’s broken will break. You don’t have to push it—just stay planted in God’s truth and righteousness. When you live with integrity, God handles what you can’t. He lifts up the humble, silences the slanderer, and vindicates the faithful.
So Beloved, stop trying to harvest justice from the same soil injustice was sown. Bitterness bears no fruit worth keeping. God sees what they said. He knows what they did. And He’s not ignoring your pain—He’s just writing a better outcome than revenge could ever give you.
Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for fighting my battles. Help me release every urge for revenge and trust that You are just, faithful, and true. Give me peace in knowing that I don’t have to fall into the same pit of bitterness as forgiveness is always the better option. Strengthen me to rise above and rest in Your promises. I choose to walk in light of the same grace You have given and not retaliation. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.
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