Something Borrowed

"But I tell you this: do not oppose evil with evil; if someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn and offer him the other. If someone sues you in court for your shirt, let him have your coat as well. Give when asked and do not turn your back on anyone who wants to borrow from you." - Matthew 5:39-42

Following God is nothing but easy! Someone close to me borrowed something that meant a lot to me, and they broke it. I never heard an apology and when I got upset over it being broken, I was told that I was over reacting. I turned into a whiny 6 year old and stormed around making sure everyone knew I was mad, but the more I demanded my justice, the more I felt that maybe I was over reacting.

Don't get me wrong, I am very upset about the situation and feel I should have gotten an apology, but I need to practice what I preach. I'm a new person in Christ and can't act as though I have no faith. Jesus says it very clearly, "do not oppose evil with evil." By sulking and complaining, I wasn't being reasonable because that wouldn't have fixed anything. I'm sure this person already feels badly and that's the reason they haven't been able to face me.… fighting with them will only make them feel worse, and although that's what I wanted, I realize it is evil. But even if they're not sorry, don't I believe in a fair God who will take care of me and make sure I am justified? I do, and as much as it makes me so mad I want to cry, I have to give it up to my God. He's my Lord and if this is what He asks of me, then I must obey and wait for His justice.

Today's Prayer:
Jesus, I am sorry for not waiting on Your justice. The way I reacted was opposing evil with evil, and not handling things with love as You command. Please take control of my heart and my emotions because if it were up to me, I'd keep on being mad, but I want Your will to be done and not mine. In Your Name we pray, amen.