Good Morning World!
Someone I know very dearly had a hard day at work the other day, which when talking to that person I heard all about it. Even though I wasn't apart of the day, the comments and story made me upset too. After some contemplation a thought crossed my mind - As a Christian and a child of God one of the hardest things to do is keep your spirit right during these situations.
The problem seems to be jealousy, and when someone isn't secure enough in themselves many times they take it out on the one who makes them insecure. Strife doesn't have to take hold on us when we realize that if we just keep on doing what is right everything will work out right.
The hardest part is going back to work and putting a smile on your face and being nice to the ones who have wronged you. Not only is this the true spirit of Christmas, but it is also a truth in life. By being nice to those who wrong us, we heap coals of fire - conviction - upon their heads. (As scripture puts it) When we turn our spirit to anger and hurt we will only lash out and vindicate the jealousy and insecurity of the one who hurt us!
Rather let us do what scripture says and leave the vengeance to God. Yes, He does fight on our behalf! If we will keep a right spirit during times of hurt and wrong against us, God will ensure a righteous outcome. It is a hard thing for our human nature, which loves to retaliate, but letting God take care of these types of problems will bring glory to Him and allow you to walk in freedom from the chains of strife and pain!
So, how would you react if your boss lit into you for something that you know isn't valid, nor wrong? Just remember there are bigger eyes looking down wanting to help you out. Will you let Him?
Yours for Christ,
Pastor Fred
Someone I know very dearly had a hard day at work the other day, which when talking to that person I heard all about it. Even though I wasn't apart of the day, the comments and story made me upset too. After some contemplation a thought crossed my mind - As a Christian and a child of God one of the hardest things to do is keep your spirit right during these situations.The problem seems to be jealousy, and when someone isn't secure enough in themselves many times they take it out on the one who makes them insecure. Strife doesn't have to take hold on us when we realize that if we just keep on doing what is right everything will work out right.
The hardest part is going back to work and putting a smile on your face and being nice to the ones who have wronged you. Not only is this the true spirit of Christmas, but it is also a truth in life. By being nice to those who wrong us, we heap coals of fire - conviction - upon their heads. (As scripture puts it) When we turn our spirit to anger and hurt we will only lash out and vindicate the jealousy and insecurity of the one who hurt us!
Rather let us do what scripture says and leave the vengeance to God. Yes, He does fight on our behalf! If we will keep a right spirit during times of hurt and wrong against us, God will ensure a righteous outcome. It is a hard thing for our human nature, which loves to retaliate, but letting God take care of these types of problems will bring glory to Him and allow you to walk in freedom from the chains of strife and pain!
So, how would you react if your boss lit into you for something that you know isn't valid, nor wrong? Just remember there are bigger eyes looking down wanting to help you out. Will you let Him?
Yours for Christ,
Pastor Fred
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