We’re all unlovable at some point or other. We all get so tired we could cry, we could scream, we could drive recklessly, we could break plates. And we all experience others in this state. But here’s where we learn about loving people in their lowest.
Instead of responding to nasty sarcasm and rude comments with the same, I’ve tried to let that flash in the pan anger reside and respond with kindness.
“Kill ‘em with your kindness.”
The thing is Jesus was serious when he said to turn the other cheek. It’s so easy to let anger get the best of you, to let your selfish side flare like a frill neck lizard as you feel injustices go from a seed to a tree. It’s ok to let people know they have hurt you, but to respond with the same actions is just creating an endless funhouse mirror of bitterness.
Contrary to popular belief, showing kindness in the face of hate is not weak but rather a sign of strength, which the Lord gives when love seems to be the last thing we can do.
beautiful words!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks Jennifer :)
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