Yet the last few years have proven me wrong with this.
I don't feel I have to explain myself to family.
If they believe wrong about me without making sure of their evaluation, then I don't try and justify myself. I expect them to love me unconditionally.... as I do/did them.
That doesn't mean what they believe doesn't hurt, because it does.
Someone close to me insisted on doing something for me a few years back.
I didn't want what they wanted to give. They argue with me until I finally gave in. Afterall, I had done many things for them they told me, and now it was their turn. Something I gave them, was very expensive and much needed at the time. I kept no account, I believe when you give you forget, as its given to God.
However, the other person believed in keeping account of what they did. Doing that, caused hatred and jealousy towards me. Still, I have not divulged what I did for them, for by doing so, I would offend my God.
My life is fragile....My love for God, and what is right, is not.
"A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter."
Proverbs 11:13
And I have to remember all of this myself also.
One thing I do, is stay away from people who are evil.
I think when we do all things in love, then we just let God do the rest. You have a good heart and ibecause of that you wiil be rewarded:) God's way of blessing his children. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it. It made me think of how should i react if I will be in the same situation:)
ReplyDeleteBless you for your wisdom Joy.
DeleteI learned long ago that no good deed goes unpunished. Also, the more good that you do for some-one, the greater the chance that they will resent you. It doesn't make sense, but it's true. God will bless you for it, no matter what PEOPLE do!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I work with someone very unkind and I needed to hear this.
ReplyDeleteI pray all turns out well for you Shelley.
DeleteMy sister has recently caused me upset too dear Crystal Mary. I did try to justify myself in a letter in reply but of course I should have left it. Her letter to me hurt and I'm fin ding it hard to forgive at present! xx
ReplyDeleteDearest June, God bears all of our burden, I believe the hardest thing is having the faith to believe he does. xx
DeleteHi Crystal,
ReplyDeleteForgiving is never easy, thank you for sharing this.
I hope you have a very blessed weekend.
Hugs Nita
Hugs to you too Nita.
DeleteI know it hurts when family doesn't understand you - but in the end - all will be right!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mate.. so much.
DeleteDear Crystal, always in life, or so it seems to me, there is misunderstanding despite our best efforts to act in accordance with the Gospels. But if we refuse to retaliate and if we refuse to act with malicious or hurtful intent, then we can be at peace within ourselves. Or so I believe. Peace.
ReplyDeleteI believer that is so true Dee, Thank you.
DeleteI think relationships are fragile--whethe between family members or among friends or, in my case, between members of our congregation. We are all so precious. I keep finding myself being reminded by situations that people who on the outside seem to be so strong and almost without feelings--especially toward others--are often very fragile people.
ReplyDeleteYes Sister, I believe thats why Jesus heart burst on the cross, He took everything for everyone else.
DeleteMy motto has always been do what is right even though no one else is. You are doing the right thing. Just keep giving the situation to God and he will take care of it in his timing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee.
DeleteHi Crystal Mary,
ReplyDeleteYou are right, it is wise to keep things quiet, no good will come from letting everyone know. Yes, relationships are fragile, but we are to live peacefully with other people as much as possible.
Blessings,
Ken
Thank you Ken.
DeleteYou are certainly living your faith. Blessings and peace to you.
ReplyDeleteDank je wel/Thank you! This posting touches me.
ReplyDeleteI pray that God's peace be with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.