You may find this surprising
You might find this shocking, but sometims I can be offended. Gasp!! Those of you who know me well are shocked right down to your toes, I know, but yes, I get offended....
Okay, not offended. Mad.
Yet, I should not be offendable. Or even provoked to anger. If I've died and my life is hidden in Christ, why would an unjust situation anger me?
Because I'm a sinner. Weak. Trapped in the boastful pride of life. My response to the situation has be be Christ like. I can't quit. I can't refuse to do what I'm being told to do and I can't vent. I have to respond in humility even though I believe the situation is wrong.
Even been in this place?
After I got over my initial, "What?!?!" I prayed and talked a long talk with Tony. He is always full of wise counsel. He agrees with me the situation is misordered, but encourages me to have a right, love-centered response.
While I don't agree or like the situation, I welcome the opportunity to refine my character and grow in Christ.
Please, no Staint Rachel's yet, but I am working on it.
Grace and Peace
posted by
Rachel Hauck @ 9:30 PM
Ah, but it isn't always so easy. I guess that's because we're human. ;) I've been working on this, too.