Life doesn't seem to be easy in a few places, huh? About the time everything seems to flow, disruption whacks us across the back of the neck as if to say, "Not so fast, Buster!" From there we might find that we move from rejoice to lament.
People pull us down. They aren't always the same few either. It can be a close friend or maybe a stranger in line at the store. Regardless, we do face challenging moments. What we want to do is manage them well rather than allow such circumstances to eat us alive.
So what shall we do when people pull us down?
1. Reflect upon those many more who lift us up.
2. Remember that we, too, have gaps within our own personalities that pull others down as badly.
3. Recall that Jesus died to cover their flaws...and yours.
Every one of us could write an essay on the unfair mistreatment we have (repeatedly) received from others. Our assessment would most likely be accurate. Our inaccuracy comes along when we approach such violation as if we have no serious social flaws of our own. Oh, we most certainly do...every one of us.
So what is one to do when someone pulls us down? Show them mercy, the very identical mercy you wish to be shown when you go a little wacko in your relationships. We are all the same to the extent that it took His bold cross to pay for our entire group (and quite similar) infractions called...sin.
Have a good day...and offer one to everyone around you while you are at it.
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