Be UNoffendable

Do you find people fascinating? That’s the word I often use instead of frustrating.  Do you find people to be difficult? Are you often saying to yourself, what in the world? Why would they do that? What were they thinking? 

Yeah, me too. Oh, and naturally I’m always right. Is that you too? 

Of course I’m being funny and maybe a tad bit exaggerated; possibly? 

The truth is, when I feel that way or see such things that “fascinate” me, I get offended and upset. Sometimes downright angry. And that’s not healthy for me or for those around me. 

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All right, back to the originally schedule program. Lol. 

If you can relate, I have a question for you. 

How long is it okay to stay angry? Even if you are actually right, and justified in your anger. 

I’ll give you a minute to think about that. 

Looking to the good book for the answer, there is no righteous anger for humans. There is for God, but not us. 

“When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry by the end of the day.”Ephesians 4:36 

I’m not suggesting that we shouldn’t get bothered or angry, but I think it’s wise to not let it weigh on us mentally and physically so that it can eat away at us and cause damage. 

“Whatever you do with anger, you can do better without it.” ~ Dallas Willard 

Anger does not enhance judgement, it clouds it. Rather than hold on to the feeling, let it go, and allow it to propel you into action. You can have better judgment after you forgive, and still act to do the right thing. 

1 Corinthains 4 - “I don’t know other people’s motives. I don’t even know my own. Therefore, I will have to leave it up to God in the end.”

We are all a pretty mixed up and messed up bag of things. People are broken, fragile, selfish, complicated, and really good at making things harder than they should be. 

Here’s the thing…If we know this, and I can see you shaking your head in agreement, why do we act utterly stunned and surprised when it happens? 

Instead, wake up every morning and remind yourself what God has done for you. Commit yourself each day to not be offended by people doing people stuff.  

Pre-decide that you’re not going to be shocked again. No more! 

Start each and every day with, “Lord help men forgive others as you have forgiven me.” 

If you go into your day with this mentality, knowing your boss, your colleagues, your staff, this guy or that women, is going to do what he/she does, (that’s going to happen today)…forgive them in advance.

You are exercising Forgiveness in advance. This is called Discipleship. This is being more like Jesus. 

Not because they deserve it, but because we don’t. And God gave it to us anyway. 

Please do yourself a huge favor. Re-read the above statement. Know it, say it and start each day anew with it at the forefront of your mind. 

If you know how this ends, you won’t become so frustrated or angry. 

God is with us!!! 

Your very good friend,

Brock 

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