I've got a problem... WAIT! Before you jump down to the comments section and HELP me understand that I have more than A problem... what I am trying to say is there is a particular problem I am struggling with - more than I am with some of my other problems...
When I perceive that I have been mistreated (real or sometimes imagined) I want to go to whatever extreme is necessary to make sure it is noticed and corrected. I want to set the record straight... let the offender know how wrong he or she or they were... wait on the apology... feel justified when I offend the offender...
In many ways this is realted to my prior post... when I get caught up here I cannot see. Today I am thanking God for helping me to see through the eyes of others... I don't know if he knew he was talking to me... but my friend Skip reminded me of how Jesus was silent in the face of the worst of undeserved wrongs... He took it... He hated it... He kept His mouth shut... He entrusted Himself to one who judges rightly.
This is the way He has called us to... "finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Today... which path will I follow?
Today... which path will you follow?
Today... I want to walk with Him... for Him... towards Him!
Monday, October 15, 2007
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8 comments:
WOW! What an amazing challenge you have put before me!!
RaDonna
I am quick to be offended and defensive (or is it offensive??) about real OR perceived injustices. Jesus knew there was nothing to be gained by speaking at times...I wish I could learn that.
Thank for the challenge to be more like Jesus and trust that the ultimate Judge will take care of anything that comes against me.
RaD
Now I'm trying to figure out how to speak a blessing.
Sherry
Thanks. I feel like I know you from Rex's blog. The lesson is easy for me to learn... the doing - that's a different story! I know His way is the way... may we follow, and day by day be more like Him.
Grace and Peace
Ray
Are you sure it says "with blessing"? If I ignore....that COULD be a blessing to them?!!?
Just a thought. :o)
RaDonna
RaD
How funny! That's a thought. I'm not sure it's a good thought, but it is a thought!!!!!!!!!
No doubt it is a difficult thing, but just being aware of the Lord's way has helped my heart. Starting to follow through is even better.
Much love
Ray
Ray,
I have been reading your blog..."rolling" over here from Rex's. I enjoy what you write! I'm glad we've got this "blog" world to meet in.
Day by day (and step by step...my life's theme!!)may Jesus continue to show us the way.
Ok Ray, I'm a 'little' slow. I received "to this you were called..." via email. After reading it I thought, "Hum, Ray needs to write a blog. This is excellent." And then I looked at the bottom of your email and found your blog address.
Enjoyed!
Monalea Micham
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