Good morning! How are we faithing? I caught myself wanting a man executed for a sin he had committed. It then dawned on me that even though the sin was indeed heinous, and he will pay for it on earth, I had no right to wish in my heart for him to be dead. Justice must be served but my view on that man should be one of prayer that he find God before he is punished on earth for his infraction. This is tough to settle in ones mind and heart when sin abounds. We see things that rip our hearts out but retaliatory actions with revenge in ones heart turns to other sin. Justice is needed in a society in order to prevent chaos and anarchy but our hearts should not wish for someone to "rot in hell". The sentiment is understandable many times but we cannot allow pain to take our focus off God. Man, this is a fine line and it ain't easy to think and control when we get stepped on. I don't have all the answers and I have failed just like everyone else but the one thing I have learned is in my heart I cannot allow judgement of ones soul to take place. I can condemn the sin and a jury can pass sentence but I shall not judge another mans soul. Give this some thought today and work to get your vision pointed and aligned with God's.

Proverbs 21:3-6
To do righteousness and justice
Is desired by the LORD rather than sacrifice.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage,
But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
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1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said,
"Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices
As in obeying the voice of the LORD?
Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,
And to heed than the fat of rams.
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Proverbs 15:9
  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves him who pursues righteousness.
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Our focus must be on the things of God. If we get wrapped up in the things of this world that can ensnare us with bitterness and anger, we walk a path that goes the same place that crime committer walked. Do you see that? Do you understand that God's way is so much better? Deal with your hurt and anger. Recognize that justice is required on earth but we have no place in our heart for  retaliatory or vengeance type of thinking. That will destroy you from within.

  Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for your love. Thank you for your Word that sustains us. Thank you for allowing us to screw up and repent. Lord we ask for healing of our judgmental hearts. Heal the pain we carry. Help us see truth in all things and the courage to act justly.  We ask for your divine guidance in all we do and it's in Jesus name we pray, amen