When someone wrongs you, the natural instinct is to get even. We want justice, so we exhaust ourselves trying to set things right.

But a person who trusts that God is paying attention can set that work down and rest.

Paul says it is a righteous thing for God to handle the people who trouble you. God does not ask you to judge the offender. He takes on that responsibility Himself.

“Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you, and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels.” 2 Thessalonians 1:6–7

This verse describes an exchange. God takes on the work of repayment, and you receive rest.

This is not about wishing harm on others. It is about releasing the burden of being your own defender. When you realize that God considers your relief a righteous thing, you can stop fighting battles that belong to Him. You can lay down revenge.

Justice is too heavy for you to carry, but God handles it completely.

The moment you stop trying to settle the score is the moment you start to find peace.