I am revealing something about myself that has bothered me most of my life. I cannot tolerate when someone is mean to me for no apparent reason. I know all the sayings tell us not to worry what people say about you and sticks and stones...but I do not understand why a person would be mean to me, call me a rude name or say something awful about me without reason. I forgive and try to move on because The Lord says I should "turn the other cheek" but when I do I get slapped on the other one as though my kindness is weakness. No, not so, my kindness is my strength. Each time I must choose not to retaliate or to hurt them back. I will remember that, hurt people hurt people and that love covers a multitude of sins.
God bless,
Shunammite Woman.
I pray you are able treat those who hurt you with love and understanding. May The Lord protect you from your enemies and naysayers, lead you always to forgiveness and guide you to do His will. Amen.
Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
Matthew 5:11-12 (The Message Bible)
