Character Strength Fair And Just

 As we seek to live in recovery and face life’s troubles and challenges, it's easy to become discouraged and feel sorry for ourselves when things appear not to be fair.  We see others get housing, get an opportunity for education or a job that we wish we could have.  It doesn’t seem fair that the system won't give us what we need, when we need it.  We think it’s not fair when our family members won't trust us even though we tell them we've changed.  (The fact that we may have cheated and stolen from them and lived for a long time in a destructive way, does not appear to come into our reckoning.)  We complain that life is unfair. Where is God in the middle of all of this? 

 God has a good plan for our lives and is willing and able to put it into effect.  His priority is that we would come to know Him and have His character developed in us.  God knows that when we live in His way rather than in our own way, we will experience joy and satisfaction. At times that may mean not having as much money or as much independence as someone else because God is aware of certain character defects in us that need healing.  

God may allow us to stay in our current situation until we receive healing and are strong enough to live responsibly.  Because of God's kindness and knowledge, He is keeping us from future harm.  From our point of view, it seems unfair but from His viewpoint it is pure love and protection. 

God is fair, and he will remember all the work you have done. He will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people and that you continue to help them.  (Hebrews 6:10 ERV)

 When we trust God and seek to live for Him in whatever circumstances we find ourselves in today, God will surely make a way forward for us and we will thank Him for His wisdom and all He has done. 

Prayer:  Loving God, I dislike having problems and feel that sometimes life is unfair.  Help me to keep my focus on You and what You promise rather than on what I want.  Help me to simply do what is right and trust that as I go forward You are working all things together for my good. Amen