I don't know about you, but for me that's not always a good thing. It gives me the time to replay the disgusted looks I saw. The way I was disrespected and ignored. Lied to. Threatened. Look down on thinking I'm inferior. Being used instead of appreciated.
It's easy to think about those things, because they are constant. They certainly out number the positive in the world around us. Fortunately, I know better.
I know God loved me enough to send his son to die for me. I know that I am worthy, lovable, kind, smart and funny. I know that I have family and friends that love me and accept me just as I am...imperfect. I know the truth, that often those who set out to hurt do it to cover for their own insecurity, jealousy or guilt.....so I pray. I pray asking God to forgive them for all they have done to me. For him to help them find salvation. Why?
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Matthew 5:43-48
And that's all I need to know.
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