“Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on the cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to those who ask: and when things are taken away from you don’t ry to get them back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love only those who love you why should you get credit for that? … He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate” (Luke 6:28-32, 35b-36 NLT).
Recently I felt bummed about a friend and our relationship. Mad actually. Insulted would be more accurate. Most of the time this friend doesn’t act as if I exist. So maybe I shouldn’t even call her a friend at all.
The more I thought about her actions the more ticked off I got.
I give. She takes. I give. She takes.
She asks. I give. She asks. I give.
She hardly ever says thank you, but that’s okay I guess.
I go out of my way to help her but she only comes to me when she wants something. Most recently she snubbed me for what she thought was a better deal.
Huh! How dare her?
I don’t like her at all, I thought. I’ll show her, I’ll write her off.
So there!
Feeling in a quandary about my decision, I took my messy heart to Jesus hoping He would see my side of the story.
I was in the middle of giving Him my blah, blah, blah, pity-party rant of, what do I do with this person, when He stopped me mid-rant and whispered.
Treat her like I treat you.
I give you My best when you give me your worst.
My Spirit prays on your behalf when you hurt me.
When you ask, I give and give abundantly expecting nothing from you in return.
More times than not, when you come to Me it’s because you need something I have.
There are days you ignore Me, but I’m still there for you.
When you turn your back on Me for what you think is more fun, I call after you.
And wait … patiently.
I love you even when you don’t love me back.
The blinders came off my eyes when I felt the sting of His words piercing through my resistant heart.
I see.
I am her.
She is me.
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Dear Heavenly Father, Your Spirit continues to open my eyes to what my flesh blinds them to. Though it’s painful to see, it hurts so good. Thank you and please don’t ever stop. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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Oh goodness Christy, have I done this same thing. Except usually I’ve complained to someone before really bringing to the Lord. Once it’s shared with God, this reminding is swift and loving. Thanks for sharing this honestly and pointing back to this perspective we all so easily forget! Praise the Lord for His love!
Like I said, sometimes it hurts so good.
Wow, this is convicting because so often my complaints end up feeling like a glance into a mirror! I’m thankful for God’s patience with me.
I think we’ve all been there more than we care to admit.
SO GOOD!!! Sharing today! 🙂
Oh thank you Rachel.
Christy, that is so good. Yes, I bring Him my worse all the time. What a powerful reminder to let His love flow through us.
Debbie, thanks so much Debbie. I need to be reminded it all the time.
Wow! That was convicting. You gave me a lot to think about. laurensparks.net
Wow that was very sobering! Thank you!
You’re welcome to drop by for a cuppa,
Jennifer
Ouch. I think we all are guilty of this at times: “I see. I am her. She is me.” May we ever stay humble enough to receive grace! Thanks for this, Christy.