While listening to Mozart this morning, there were so many question marks floating around in my head as to what to write for today’s post that I was finally able to pull a thought down and put it to key…

Recently, an incident occurred in my life that sucker punched me, and it took me a few days to recover from it. It was the first time in my life that I felt totally abandoned. Here’s the irony…I was literally handed just the weapon I needed to obliterate the very business’s existence that caused me this pain, along with side benefits. But…

Have you ever seen those cartoons where an angel sits on the right side of the person’s shoulder and the devil on the left? That was me for a couple of days. I have never been a vengeful person, but this time, that issue unexpectedly placed me there. Here’s a hint…never say what you won’t do. We are all still a work in progress. Seasons change—it’s not Spring all the time.

Then God posed a question to me: ” Why would you digress to such pettiness when your blessings are at the door? He reminded me of the grace and mercy He’d shown me in situations where I didn’t deserve it. And that He could’ve easily destroyed me or even allowed me to destroy myself—But He didn’t. Was not this enemy worthy of that same grace and mercy?

I could literally see what He was saying. To see the manifestation of the things He feels He can trust us with, that we’ve prayed for, we must possess the character to make the right decisions, no matter how much power we possess. So, that saying, “don’t get mad, get even,” definitely does not apply here.

Is it not written, Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. (Romans 12:17-19 NKJV)

Now I understand David’s reasoning for never harming King Saul, even though he was given the opportunity twice.

Sure, I could’ve pulled the trigger. But would I have shot myself in the foot in the process? Certainly, I would’ve been limping around in life with no one to blame but myself. And that Galatians text kept creeping into my mind—Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (Galatians 6:7 NKJV) The revelation here is never let the fire of anger burn out the destiny God has already written for your life.

God never abandons us—He is there all the time. With grace and mercy abounding. So, what about vengeance? I decided to leave vengeance in the hands of God and keep moving towards my destiny. He is the greatest Avenger of all. And if you ever find yourself in this position, I pray you do likewise.

Thank you for your continued readership and support. Until next week…Blessings and Peace!

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