Well! You did it! Monday is done, and you're still in one piece. I know some days you're wondering how you made it to the end-but you didn't battle it alone! God was beside you, in front of you, behind you, and carrying you along the way. You were well armored!
As someone who works in retail, I deal with the public ALL DAY LONG! They can either be your most adoring fan or your harshest critic. And! Their opinions can change in a blink of an eye. Now, in all honestly, while I generally love to be around people, I don't always LOVE people. In fact, there are days my feelings borderline on hate. Yeah, I know, not my proudest moment! But, we've all been there. The place where you are literally rubbed raw, and your last shred of patience just disintegrated. Where you taste blood in your mouth from the enormous effort to bite your tongue. It's okay to admit you've been there..we're all human after all.
But! Despite the various justifications for my public actions or reactions or my private thoughts and musings, Christ convicts me past my fleshly emotions and rationalizations. He calls us to love the unlovable and diffuse hate with grace. We are to love as Christ loves us. Consider how many times we've cursed, betrayed, and railed against God. And yet! Christ still GAVE His life out of LOVE, so we may be joined together with Him in Heaven for eternity. This was after He was betrayed, mocked, beaten, and crucified. I know it may seem radically impossible, but it is a ACTIVE CHOICE we can make each and every day.
I challenge you to love one someone tomorrow; someone who makes you crazy. I know, you're probably thinking I have finally taken my leave of senses. But! I put the challenge out onto the table. You will never reach anyone through hate, bitterness, or spite. And, when you're tempted to say or do something you shouldn't, remember the way Jesus Loves YOU-especially in your most unflattering moments. You may be surprised by the result..but it's a NO until you at least give it a TRY!
Until Next Time! <3
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