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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Turning the Other Cheek isn't Easy


It seems like when you are related to someone they really know how to push your buttons.  When you are really close to someone they know all your flaws and failures.  People that know you well know how you have let other people down or how you haven’t achieved everything you might have set out to do.  Some people, then, use your insecurities and imperfections to put you down in their anger.  So, to me, the hardest thing I have to do is to turn the other cheek.  I think it is worth it to not turn anger and criticism at me back at that person.  Sometimes you have to know when to be quiet and when to defend yourself against untruths. 

Admitting that sometimes we don’t know the best way to do something and that maybe we didn’t do something right is also difficult.  I think saying your sorry is a very powerful gesture, but the true test is if you do or act that way again.  Forgiveness is a big gift that people can give to someone in remorse.  Keeping no record of wrong and loving with the same grace that God loves us is the way Christians and God’s people are called to love.  Knowing that people are imperfect and we all make mistakes is just a big part of life.  God calls us to love people unconditionally, and accept all people.

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