WHEN LIFE IS UNFAIR

Life does not always turn out like we thought it would, does it?

As I write this, on Father's Day, there are probably some fathers wondering where things went wrong, how they got off track, and what did they do wrong. There is probably a son out there wondering what went wrong with the relation-ship with his Dad. There may be a daughter out there wishing she knows what to do to heal the broken relationship with her Dad. Somewhere along the way words were spoken (or not spoken), barriers were built and never torn-down, and now the relationship that you dreamed about is in desperate need of restoration.

There is a husband and wife struggling to hang to what is left of their marriage. What happened? How did we drift so far apart? What did we do (or not do) that caused the love we once felt for each other to become so cold and indifferent? It doesn't seem right. It doesn't seem fair.

You've worked hard your entire career. You've been loyal to the company. You've passed up numerous opportunities that would have paid more, had more prestige, and a much nicer list of perks. You let them all pass convincing yourself that the decision to stay will pay off. You remember all that as you passed over for the promotion one more time. Someone younger, someone with less experience, and someone with fewer years with the company, gets the promotion.

Life is not always fair. Things don't always turn out how we think they should. Sometimes the good guys get hurt. What do you do when that happens? How do you handle the injustices of life? Here's what Peter said:

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. (1 Peter 3:13-17, New International Version)

A few things stand out in Peter's words:

First, even when we live right, we get treated wrong. Be ready for it. Know that it can happen. Don't look for it, but always be aware that you are not promised an easy road.

Second, always "set apart Christ as Lord." Keep Christ in the center of all you do. Put Him first. Keep Him first.

Third, be prepared to witness. Be ready. Someone is watching. Someone is wondering why you live like you do. Someone is waiting for an explanation. Someone is paying attention. Be ready to explain.

Fourth, be gentle in your response to the unfairness. Don't allow the unfairness and mistreatment to make you bitter. Be gentle and respectful and make sure you conscience is clean.

Fifth, make sure the suffering you experience is for doing good. You are going to suffer, so make sure that you are suffering because you doing something good, not because you got caught doing something bad.

If you are dealing with the unfairness of life, stay close to God and hold on to His hand. Let Him hold you. Continue to live the way you know you should live. It's better if you do this.

By Tom Norvell
A Norvell Note © Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved

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