Did you ever wear one of those WWJD bracelets? I didn't. I also didn't read the Prayer of Jabez or The Purpose Driven Life. It seemed, to me, that wearing the bracelet was more of a fad than an actual reminder to think about how Jesus would act in certain situations. Over the past several days, and even more so last night and today, I've found myself asking this question.
I've been trying to figure out how to handle a situation. It's one of those things where someone hurt my feelings and instead of dealing with it, I reacted with sarcasm and meanness. I've done this my entire life but now I'm 37 so perhaps I should grow up a little. I truly was, and still am, repentant of my attitude. Only now, I've found out that comments were made about me to others and my flesh is angry. My initial thought is "screw this, I'm done," but the Holy Spirit continues to work in my heart, prompting me to think about the love of Christ (WWJD). I'm so thankful that Jesus doesn't have that attitude toward me. Who am I to hold a grudge against someone for something so insignificant when I have been forgiven of so much?
I guess I am growing up a little. In the past, I would have written off this person and been angry, bitter, and hurt for quite a while. Now, through the work of the Holy Spirit, I don't want to be angry or bitter or hurt. I want to love this person as Christ loves me. My prayer is that the Lord would enable me to put aside the hurt feelings and point this person to Christ. I also pray that they would be able to do the same with me.
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Like I said earlier I really like it when you say, "I'm so thankful that Jesus doesn't have that attitude toward me. Who am I to hold a grudge against someone for something so insignificant when I have been forgiven of so much?" That is so true!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad someone feels the same as me. I couldnt get into the mass marketing of christian products for profit. I always remember the temple story.
ReplyDeleteIt's always hard to forgive everyone because you feel like you are encouraging them by not reacting. Its a hard thing to do.
Two posts from Cammie in one day - sharing the comment contribution love with Scrit and Srule...I was in college and had not seen the bracelets but made the mistake of asking a guy who was wearing one. He told me it stood for "We Want Jelly Doughnuts" and I've never been able to take them seriously since. As for that forgiveness stuff, I just try to think back on times that I've done the same thing to another person and it makes me much more loving and gracious becuase contrary to popular belief, I've screwed up a lot of friendships over the years.
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