Challenge139 — Day 33

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Today’s Scripture — Psalm 139:19–20

“Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men. For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.” — Psalm 139:19–20, KJV

Devotional Reflection — Let God Handle People

Sis., have you ever spent entirely too much energy thinking about what somebody else did?

What they said.

How they treated you.

What they should have done.

How wrong they were.

David brings what bothers him to God.

There’s a lesson in that.

You don’t have to personally fix everybody who behaves badly. You don’t have to expose every wrong, answer every comment, or win every disagreement.

Some situations need your action.

Others need your release.

God sees what you see—and He sees what you don’t.

There comes a point when peace requires us to say:

“God, I’m putting this person and this situation in Your hands.”

Then leave it there.

Journal Prompt

Whose behavior have you been carrying around in your thoughts?

Write their name or the situation in your journal.

Then write:

“God, I release my need to control how this turns out.”

Today’s Challenge

Challenge139 — Day 33: Release It

Choose one person or situation you’ve been replaying in your mind.

Every time you begin thinking about it today, replace the replay with a prayer:

“God, I trust You with them, and I trust You with me.”

Today’s Prayer

Father, I give You the people and situations I cannot control. Keep bitterness from growing in my heart. Give me wisdom where action is necessary and peace where release is necessary. I trust You to handle what belongs to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sis, Remember This…

You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.

You don’t have to fix every person who hurt you.

Sis, some things become lighter the moment you finally put them in God’s hands.