When there is disagreement between us, I have learned to defer. I do what my father says to do. Just yesterday there was a serious disagreement. I wanted peace — he wanted justice.
So, it’s time for prayer. Will you pray with me?
Lord, be with me. Be with my little family of three. Lord, you know our innocence, intention and love for each other. You commend these things for You are God, a God of love and goodness, justice and mercy. AMEN
I ask to be protected from my accusers. Deliver me from their false presuppositions and self-told lies. If I have done any wrong, forgive me, for I always want Your gracious favour. Lord, I know that I must forgive those who are trying to harm us. Your Son, Jesus, says that I must forgive others so You will forgive me. How can I pray, “Father forgive me,” if I don’t forgive others? I am angry and bitter at what has been done to us. Yet, Lord, I know that this bitterness is not of You. Thus, I must ask your forgiveness and help in digging out this root of bitterness from my inner person. AMEN
I pray for K’s faith, that he doesn’t turn against You because of this injustice. Let him grow stronger and wiser, not weaker and more angry. Let him see that You have this in the palm of your hand, and that you could have intervened to protect us … but didn’t. Your reasons defy explanation, yet I pray your will be done. Please, please protect his tender faith. Build him up in the Spirit and don’t let him be torn away from You. AMEN.
Lord, this morning during devotions I read this in Second Chronicles:
The battle is not yours.
Thank you. I needed to hear this for the battle is Yours, God, not mine. You protect the weak, humble and impoverished. You side with the victims. I don’t need to fight this fight for you are bound to fight for me. You are my Father. My heavenly father. I can put myself in Your hands trusting you to care for me and bring good out of evil. AMEN
He brought me forth also into a large place: He delivered me because He delighted in me.
You are the large place. After pain, suffering, humiliation, accusation, targeting, pursuit by enemies … David was brought to You, the large place. AMEN
Lord, may the same happen this morning. When the accuser comes, give me the strength and the words to speak to her or them. Let me do the right thing, be honest and forthright, and leave the consequences to You. AMEN.
Obey God and leave the consequences to Him. This is a good maxim in all circumstances, no? These may be particularly trying circumstances, but God’s maxims always apply to all situations at all times.
Just as I obey my earthly father because He is the assigned one to provide covering for me, I shall obey my heavenly Father who has provided eternal life, shelter and the promise of justice in the end. I can forgive because God has this! He is in control of all things. He is sovereign. And even in these horrible circumstances, God is working for my good and the good of my father and son.
Thank you, Lord. Thank you for your deliverance. Thank you for your love. Keep growing me so when this finally ends, I will be more worthy and able to serve You. Protect me, Lord. Bring me to a large place. Set me free to live, finally, after so many years of servitude, isolation and silence. I love you, Father. AMEN.
