Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32
All kinds of people make this world go round. Some are nice and some are not so nice. Some hate Americans and some hate freedom. Some people may even hate you or are just mean to you. That hurts. Having a relationship with Christ should make a difference in how you respond to mean people. “Take the high road” as my dear friend Becky in Michigan told me.
As a Christ follower we are commanded to do one thing and that is to love everyone. We don’t have to agree with everyone but we are to love them even when they don’t choose to love us back. This whole Facebook friend thing to me seems so artificial at times especially when you get unfriended. Ouch. What is up with that?
The role of the parents in teaching love and kindness can not be overstated. The family is the backbone of life and society. There is a saying “the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world” so moms out there remember you have the major most important job ever, embrace it! Not everyone will be nice back to your child so teach them to forgive. Now go have a blessed and love filled day.
PRAYER: Mean people are hurting themselves or they would not be mean. Help me to love those people that cross my path and remember to pray for my enemies and us even pray for those who are rude, cruel, hurtful and many times unaware of it. My job is to love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Becky: A friend of mine gave a sermon that included the thought,"Take the high road, the view is better." She had an image from Google (I believe) that showed green hill and sky. I loved the image as well as the thought. Peace and blessings.
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