I used to be a very bitter person. I felt unworthy and that people looked down on me. I took every perceived insult personally and believed in getting even. I was foul mouthed & vulgar in my speech and actions. Then I came to understand who I am in Christ. It no longer mattered what anyone else thought of me. I am a princess. My Daddy is the King of kings. I sometimes still held on to anger, especially if you hurt my family (blood or chosen) but Jesus has shown me a different way to look at people who I feel are negative and hurtful. You see, those people are hurting. Hurt people hurt people. Sometimes they are not aware of the damage their bitterness is doing to their own lives. Its like a cancer slowly eating away at any joy they may have. I used to think about Jesus saying, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. and I an in awe of His love for the people who were literally killing him. In the past couple of days He has shown me that is possible for all of His children. You see, I choose to have joy in my heart. I have B positive blood. ;-) Now, my heart breaks for the people whose hearts are black with bitterness. Some of them are Christians too. When one hurts me or mine I can sincerely say, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. I know my destination is set. There is a peace in knowing that your eternal life is secure. Its even better when your family and friends are on that train too. Yes, people should be held accountable for their words and actions but, we can love them and show them Jesus heart in our response. Have pity on them and pray for them to find the peace and love we know. The peace that surpasses all understanding and comes from Love.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 21:19:00 +0000
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