Don’t Seek The Last Lick

There’s something inside all of us that wants to get the last word, the final jab, or the “last lick.” We want to be right, to prove our point, to make sure they know they didn’t get away with it.

But true strength doesn’t come from getting the last lick—it comes from walking away with your peace intact.

Every time you choose not to retaliate, not to respond with sarcasm or anger, you win a battle that most people never even see. You rise above the moment and refuse to let someone else’s actions control your character.

Proverbs 15:1 says:

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

You don’t have to stoop to someone else’s level to prove your worth. You don’t need to return fire with fire. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is not respond at all.

Choosing not to seek the last lick doesn’t make you weak. It means you’ve mastered the art of self-control and discovered the freedom that comes from letting things go.

So today, take the high road. Keep your joy. Protect your peace. Don’t waste your energy on battles that don’t build you.

Let them have the last word—while you move forward in purpose.