Life is not always fair.
On August 2, Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez led off the third inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox. For some unknown reason the umpire lost track of the pitch count, awarding Alvarez another pitch when three strikes had already been called.
Life is not always fair.
The Bible says, “I also saw other things in this life that were not fair. The fastest runner does not always win the race; the strongest soldier does not always win the battle; wise people don’t always get the food; smart people don’t always get the wealth; educated people don’t always get the praise they deserve. When the time comes, bad things can happen to anyone!” (Ecclesiastes 9:11).
So what’s the lesson? You may have endured trauma or abuse as a child. You may be married to a sex addict. Perhaps you have discovered the painful reality that your spouse has been living a double life.
But there’s good news. Your past is not your future. God has big plans for you. Your best days are still ahead.
Recovery Step: Life is not always fair. But God is always good. Embrace that fact today.
