Coping with Injustice

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Can anyone relate to what I’m feeling? I’m dealing with a very long term unjust situation involving one of my grownup children & her children. We are six years in and have at least ten more years to go before this season will be over.

My difficulty is the injustice of what they are suffering. Almost every week some fresh wound is inflicted on them. I just can’t find the right way to navigate this season without feeling absolute incandescent rage at the perpetrator and the system which allows him to keep hurting them.

Can anyone relate? Can anyone tell me how to get through this while staying faithful to God?
I’m struggling.

I can certainly relate to feeling very powerless in certain situations. This sounds tough OP 💐

It sounds tough, and the way to view it with God in mind is that he supports you through it. I’m not saying that lightly as I have lived through plenty of awfulness in the last several years

Whar can you do about the situation now in this life? Because , as far as I’m concerned, the stress I have lived through has contributed to causing my cancer

I appreciate you’re going to say the situation is insoluble and that may be true. Perhaps your daughter can change her approach to the situation

Perhaps you should get the authorities involved?

I appreciate your response. Thank you.

The perpetrator shows no signs of stopping what he is doing and is actually getting worse as time passes . My daughter can’t do anything differently. The authorities are already heavily involved and are a large part of the problem, sad to say.

Thank you so much.

I've been a couple of times through situations which are tough, not of my own doing.
I think the best way of describing it is that I had nothing else to hold on to so I clung onto all I could, which is that God is there, even when it didn't feel like it. When the world seemed to be turning out of control, then he was still there.

I found the poem "footsteps" quite helpful; because God was there carrying the author even though the author didn't know that, and times were still the toughest. I could hold onto that God was still there in the darkness and when everything seemed hopeless.
I also had a psalm that I would read to myself daily and remind myself that God was still there, even though he felt far away.

Asking others to pray when my prayers seemed like going into an abyss, and not trying to make sense of what didn't make sense.

It sounds completely glib writing it down like this, and it wasn't easy. But holding onto that God loves me and He is there was at times all I could do.

Thank you so much. This is helpful.

Hi, having had similar experience, I found comfort in:

• the fact that God is a God of justice (lots of references to this in the bible) and one day He will right every wrong. I resigned myself that sometimes it won't be this side of heaven though.
• I also found a lot of comfort in Genesis 50:20 and Joseph's story, 'what you intended for harm, God used for Good.' I have already seen God use some of it for good and have faith He will use the rest during my lifetime.
• I loved the story of the Israelites in Exodus and how God rescued them from injustice, but not straight away. A study in Exodus from first 5 bible app helped me lots.
• Finally, when it overwhelmed me I remembered that God is in control and he does help us. I had to cling to him (lots of verse in the Bible on clinging to him and he being our rock and fortress in times of trouble).
• He does indeed provide all we need a day at a time, like the Israelites he provides enough (manna) for one day at a time and no more or less. Not looking too far ahead and one day at a time works.
• Psalm 23 really helped me though, while I was in then valley of the shadow of death, he prepares a feast for us in front of our enemies.
• Max Lucado's book on Psalm 23 is encouraging in dark times. Lysa Terkeryrest's book 'it wasn't meant to be like this' is excellent.
• Praying (because I'd ran out of options and was powerless, although it should have been my first port of call) and God's strength got me through it.
• I'll pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) for you in such rotten injustice.
• Clothe yourself in the armour of God (Ephesians 6:10), - when injustice was so acute I prayed this every morning as I got dressed. having the God of the universe on our side with heaven's armies is reassuring!
• Praying a Psalm every day helped me, David had words that failed me and was so raw and honest with God it was refreshing. Psalm 10 was a relegation: he asked God to break the arms of his enemies!
• Exploring these themes on Gotquestions.org is a great resource. Thousands of questions and answers www.gotquestions.org/more-handle.html and very practical and works though the troubling questions we have.
• ask God for wisdom and He will give it (James 5:1)
• Lastly and importantly, Jesus was an inspiration. He suffered so much injustice and I used his example of how to handle it (He gave it to God and left it there, he didn't keep taking it back). He also says he never ask us to experience anything he hasn't experience himself

... I'm aware that there's a lot there!! had a lot of injustice to work through! When injustice happens, God has a lot to say about it and provides us a lot of help and boy do we need it! I've listed a lot of ideas in the hope some of those help you (they all helped me, I had several and long haul injustice) and I'll pray for you x

Oh in time, and I had to forgive those that caused the injustice. That was by far hardest and only came in time. I don't suggest that now, God gives no timeline on forgiveness and He understand when the time is right to prompt you to do that. God is a God of healing and knows what is right for us and when. I felt he took me through the stages of rage, grief, sadness and acceptance then forgiveness. If someone told me to forgive them when I'm on the stage your in, I think I'd have been tempted go and scream in a darkened room and hit the wall - or them! Just one to tuck away for the a future. God's holy spiritual will prompt you when to do this and it maybe years down the line when you've worked through the other stuff. Ultimately that's how I healed and it liberated me. That's why He asks us to do it, for our benefit and not theirs. It's a process, not a destination and the hardest I had to do. I needed God's strength to do it and it took a very long time! And I mentioned it for when you're a lot further down the road - not now!

This is wonderful. I will ponder everything you have written. Thank you and thank you for your prayers xx

Again thanks. You are blessing me in the way I think Paul (and the dear Holy Spirit) had in mind when he wrote this -

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Someone sent me this. It helped.
Sharing here for anyone looking at this thread.

So sorry to read you are having this challenge (understatement). The blood of my blood is my Achilles heel, as the enemy well knows. I can only tell you what works for me: For my own sanity I have to lay it all at the foot of the Cross, and that helps give me peace. God knows. I have prayer warrior sisters and brothers in Christ who pray for me, and my own prayer is for the Lord’s hedge of protection around minds and hearts. It is very difficult indeed to navigate injustice and lies in this life.

During a very difficult period in my life, in addition to praying, I held the thought that God never gives us more than we can bear (Job's afflictions). This helped me enormously as I KNEW that with His help, I could endure whatever came at me.

Thank you for this xx

Thanks for sharing your insight xx

A thought which helps me when faced with injustice is that Jesus faced the most tremendous injustice, and so understands what it's like. When we pray, we're not coming to someone looking down from above with no idea what is really like, but someone who knows exactly what it's like.

This is such a comfort. He understands completely. Thank you for posting xx

A fellow Christian who has been a good friend to me, who I care about and pray for, turned on me in the most awful way and humiliated me beyond belief.
It is very unfair. It would be easy to turn away. But I still pray for the situation and for them. God has been with me in the last weeks, has held me and comforted me. And I will return to church soon.

Prayer

I’m so sorry you’re going through this as it’s incredibly painful to witness injustice affecting your loved ones, especially when it seems unending. It’s understandable to feel rage in such a situation. God gave us a sense of justice, and your anger reflects your deep love for your family and desire to protect them. God can handle your emotions, including your anger. Many of the Psalms, like Psalm 73, are cries of frustration over injustice. Pouring out your feelings to God in prayer can bring relief and clarity. Remember, He is a God of justice, and His timing, while often beyond our understanding, is perfect (Romans 12:19). While you can’t change the situation, you can be a source of strength and love for your daughter and her children. Even small acts of kindness, support, and prayer can create a safe haven for them amid the struggle. Practice forgiveness ,this doesn’t mean excusing wrongdoing or abandoning justice it means releasing the grip that anger has on you. It’s a process, and asking God for the grace to forgive can help you find freedom, even in the face of ongoing injustice. You’re not alone. Share your struggles with a trusted group, whether a prayer partner, a small group, or a counselor. Sometimes hearing others’ wisdom and knowing they’re interceding for you can lighten the emotional load. Your struggle is valid, and your faith in God through this speaks volumes. You’re modeling resilience and love for your family. Keep trusting that God sees and cares deeply about the injustice you’re facing, and that He is walking with you through it.

I’m so sorry you’re going through such a painful and prolonged situation. It’s incredibly hard to watch loved ones suffer, especially when the injustice seems relentless. While I can’t fully understand your specific pain, I can relate to feelings of anger and helplessness in the face of injustice. It’s natural to feel rage in a situation like this it shows your deep love and protective instincts for your family. But carrying that anger long-term can weigh heavily on your heart and faith. God invites us to bring all our emotions to Him, including anger and frustration (Psalm 55:22). Cry out to Him, pour out your heart, and ask for His peace and guidance. He understands your pain and is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Pray persistently for God’s justice to prevail and for His protection over your child and grandchildren. Remember, God sees all and is a righteous judge (Psalm 7:11). While the system may fail, God’s justice never does, even if it feels delayed. While you can’t change the perpetrator or the system, you can be a source of love, stability, and hope for your family. Your presence, encouragement, and faith can be a powerful anchor. Romans 12:19 reminds us: “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Trust that God sees the full picture and will bring ultimate justice in His time. You don’t have to carry this alone. Seek out a trusted friend, counselor, or even a Christian support group where you can share and pray together. Sometimes, having someone to listen and pray with you can lighten the emotional load.
Meditate on Scriptures that remind you of God’s faithfulness and care, like Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hrightnYou are not alone in this, and God is walking through it with you. While it’s a long journey, His grace is sufficient for every day (2 Corinthians 12:9).