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Mercy isn’t the soft option; it’s the stronger road that trusts God with justice. We journey through 1 Samuel 23–24 as David saves Keilah while on the run and then stands in the cave with the power to end Saul’s pursuit—only to choose restraint. That choice reframes what strength looks like: not seizing control, but honoring God’s timing. Along the way, I share a relay-race decision that traded a personal title for a team victory and a raw story of a $14,000 betrayal by a long-time friend, where we chose to protect a fragile family rather than go public. Each story pulls the same thread: service over self, mercy over revenge, trust over fear.

If you’re wrestling with a fresh wound, this conversation offers a path forward that guards your heart and honors God. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of courageous restraint, the freedom of letting go, and a renewed confidence that God sees, knows, and settles the books. Subscribe for weekly devotionals, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the message. What would change in your story if you let God do the defending?

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