When You Long for Things to Be Made Right (Day 273)
Think about one situation that makes you say, “This isn't right.” Instead of rehearsing the offense, bring it before God.
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9/30/20261 min read
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
When You Long for Things to Be Made Right
by Torrie Slaughter
Psalm 72:1–20
Some prayers are personal. Others teach us to look beyond ourselves.
Psalm 72 is traditionally connected with Solomon and is a royal psalm—a prayer concerning the king, his leadership, and the flourishing of the people under righteous rule.
Again and again, the psalm points toward justice: defending the afflicted, helping the needy, bringing prosperity to the people, and crushing oppression.
It reminds us that godly leadership should produce fruit beyond the leader.
But this Psalm also confronts something in us.
When we see injustice, disorder, suffering, or people being mistreated, we naturally want things corrected. And when correction doesn't happen quickly, frustration can become discouragement.
Yet Psalm 72 turns that longing into prayer.
Instead of merely complaining about what is wrong, the psalmist asks God to establish what is right.
That's dependence too.
Following the Shepherd doesn't make us indifferent to injustice. It teaches us where to take our desire for justice and how to remain faithful while we wait for righteousness to prevail.
Micro Surrender
Today, surrender the temptation to let frustration become the loudest voice in you.
Think about one situation that makes you say, “This isn't right.”
Instead of rehearsing the offense, bring it before God.
Pray:
“Lord, show me how to pursue what is right without allowing what is wrong to rule my heart.”
You can care deeply without surrendering your peace.
Prayer
Father, You see what is right and what is wrong. Give me wisdom to respond to injustice without becoming consumed by it. Teach me to pray, act faithfully where You have given me responsibility, and trust what belongs to You. In Jesus' name, amen.
Reflect
Where is God inviting me to replace frustration with prayer, wisdom, and faithful action?
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