Today's Verse - Proverbs 20:22 (KJV)

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

—Proverbs 20:22 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​

Revenge is Satan's way of destroying both the innocent and the offender. Once vengeance becomes the motivation, the wounded party can suddenly be swept up in rage and hatred. This poison spreads to everything the vengeful person touches. On earth, we can see that we will never find perfect and complete justice, no matter the "goodness" of the judicial system in place at the time. But God will not only bring justice; he will deliver us: deliver us from the hands of the oppressor and deliver us from the poison of hatred.

My Prayer...​

Forgiving Lord, God of all justice and steadfast love, I ask you to be at work in the justice system of my land. Make it more equitable and true. Expose those who buy and sell justice and remove them from power. Deal with the violent and the oppressor with your mighty hand. Please, Lord, by the power of your Spirit, stir me to forgive others and to wait on your justice. Guard me from the poison of an unforgiving and vengeful heart. May my attitude, behavior, and response to those who wrong me help lead them to know your Son as their Savior. In his name, Jesus, that I pray. Amen.

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[Lovanna]

Love others just as Jesus has loved us. Forgive those who hate and are full of anger and rage. Pray for them to be saved and be on their way to heaven.

 

[Rizakar]

Lord only You know how upset it made me to read where they found a six year old locked up in a cage and I am asking You to please deliver that little child and let him find someone that will really love him in Your precious Name I pray Amen

 

[UsherMelany]

Never ever recompense anyone evil for evil, instead, fast and pray before the Lord fo salvation cometh from Him alone. All glory to God almighty. He will hear from heaven and save those we are praying for.