Respond or React

One Simple Truth
You are called to respond, not react.

Scripture
Psalm 35:7 ‭ESV‬‬ (Read the Full Chapter Here)
For without cause they hid their net for me; without cause they dug a pit for my life.

As followers of Christ, the Scriptures tell us that we should not be surprised when we are treated unfairly for doing good. This is the nature of persecution. But sometimes you will not be able to trace a person’s unfair or evil actions to any behavior you have done; it will seem “without cause”. These are often the situations in which our character is tested the most. Our first reaction is just that, a reaction. We are called to respond, not react. A response injects wisdom, grace, and a desired outcome into our reaction. Will you react today, or respond?

Prayer
Lord, help me not to be reactionary today. Help me to respond to situations with intention today so that people ultimately see You. In Jesus name, amen.