Trusting God When Injustice Hurts

There are moments in life when trusting God feels harder than believing in Him.

Recently, my husband experienced something that shook our sense of fairness, security, and peace. Because of one mistake — a mistake he openly acknowledged and took responsibility for — his job was threatened. Despite decades of integrity, honesty, godly character, and faithful service, the consequence did not fit the offense. He was removed from a position he loved and reassigned to a different division.

And I struggled.

I struggled deeply with the injustice of it all — how one decision overshadowed years of faithfulness, how honesty did not protect him, and how the outcome felt so unequal. I wrestled with anger, helplessness, and pain. I wanted answers. I wanted accountability. I wanted fairness. I wanted justice!

But mostly, I wanted peace.

When “This Isn’t Fair” Meets Faith

Scripture tells us that God is just — and yet, we live in a world where justice is often flawed. People make decisions without full understanding. Systems fail. Authority is sometimes misused. And the consequences can feel crushing, especially when righteousness does not seem to matter.

As I poured my heart out to the Lord, He gently reminded me of a truth I already knew, but needed to cling to:

Not all things are good — but God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

I found comfort knowing that God wastes nothing. Even injustice — especially injustice — can become a tool in His hands to refine us, deepen our character, and realign our trust.

Refinement, Not Punishment

Another truth the Lord pressed into my heart was this:
Hardship is not always punishment — often, it is refinement.

God uses pressure to mold us into His likeness. He allows circumstances we would never choose so that He can shape something eternal within us. And while that does not make the pain disappear, it gives it purpose.

I was also reminded that vengeance belongs to the Lord — not to me. God sees the full picture. He understands motives, decisions, and hearts in ways we never could. My role was not to carry the burden of judgment, but to trust the One who judges righteously.

The Hardest Command: Forgive

Still, my heart struggled.

Until last night.

In prayer, the Lord spoke clearly and gently:
You need to forgive. You MUST let go!

Not because forgiveness changes the situation.
Not because it excuses what was done.
Not because it means the other person “gets away with it.”

But because the hurt and anger I was holding had begun to take root — and that root was bitterness.

Forgiveness, I know, is not about the offender.
It is about my heart.

But still I struggled.

Unforgiveness is toxic. It slowly corrodes peace, joy, and spiritual health. It hardens places God wants to heal. And if left unchecked, it rots the soul.

Letting go was not weakness.
It was obedience.
And it was freedom.

Hope Beyond What Was Lost

Today, I stand in hope and great expectation.

I believe God is not finished with my husband’s story. I believe the Lord will orchestrate a future career change that blesses him — one that honors his faithfulness, rewards his godly character, and restores what was taken.

I trust God not only with the job my husband loved, but also with the financial impact this season has brought. I trust Him to restore, provide, and redeem in ways we cannot yet see.

What feels like loss today may be divine redirection tomorrow.

Choosing Trust Over Control

Trusting God in the face of injustice does not mean pretending it didn’t hurt.
It means choosing to place what we cannot fix into the hands of the One who can.

It means releasing bitterness so healing can take its place.
It means believing that God is still good — even when circumstances are not.
And it means trusting that He sees, He knows, and He will act in His perfect time.

✨ Prayer

Lord, You see the injustice, the pain, and the questions that weigh on our hearts. Help us release what we cannot control and trust You with what feels unfair. Heal the places where bitterness has tried to take root. Teach us to forgive, not for the sake of others, but so our hearts remain free and whole. We place our hope in You — our just Judge, faithful Provider, and loving Redeemer. Amen.

💭 Reflection Question

What situation are you holding tightly because it feels unfair — and what might it look like to place it fully into God’s hands today?