Stay Steady When It’s Unfair
Unfairness is one of the fastest ways to anger a man.
You did the right thing.
You showed up.
And it still didn’t go your way.
That’s usually where anger starts justifying itself.
Scripture doesn’t pretend this isn’t hard:
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
— Proverbs 16:32
Anger feels powerful in the moment.
But most of the time, it doesn’t fix anything—it just burns bridges and clouds judgment.
Jesus knew what it was to be treated unfairly.
He wasn’t passive.
He was restrained.
There’s a difference.
Restraint isn’t pretending injustice doesn’t exist.
It’s choosing not to let it shape you into someone you don’t want to become.
You can be firm without being furious.
You can be honest without being hostile.
You can endure without exploding.
Today’s Practice
When something feels unfair today, don’t react immediately.
Pause.
Ask: What response keeps my integrity intact?
Then choose steadiness over satisfaction.
Closing Prayer
Lord, help me stay steady when things aren’t fair. Keep my anger from ruling me.Teach me restraint that reflects Christ. Amen.
The Engrafted life 
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