I wouldn't remove or exchange any character in my life's story past or present. GOD used them to teach me. Some for bonding, some for wisdom, some for insight, but all for growth and learning life's lessons in what drives and motivates men's heart.
However, the LORD does not want us ignorant of the devil's schemes and devises in how he strategically uses people to get you off your Kingdom assignment. Learning to see beyond the pretentious smiles and flattery while maintaining a godly disposition hasn't always been easy. If one is not careful enough, it is easy to slip back into old habits, and like the Incredible Hulk, "you wouldn't like me when I'm angry" is a golden truth. Being angry and then acting on it, which is when sin is actually birthed, is way too easy. It takes more effort to discipline one's self in the Word and to purposely walk in Jesus' love. You should see what I really look like after I've had a fight with my SELF. After all, what flesh wants to be kept hostage and locked up, not seen, and never heard, right? Hah! She can put up a nasty, bloody, and brutal fight but I've had to learn to strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize (1 Corinthians 9:27).
But being wise as serpents and harmless as doves is what Jesus said we must be. That right there kills any ideas that may burn through the heart and mind for any type of revenge or paybacks. It is a balance the true believer must keep in order to maintain right standing with GOD. He didn't promise it would be easy, only that it is not impossible. Turn over to GOD all those difficult people in your life. They are too heavy for your heart, too ugly for the mind, and way too dangerous your hands. For the LORD has already promised in Isaiah 49:25 that He will contend with those that contend with you. Let your trials of life make you better not bitter! ~2016 Narda Goodson, Daily Doses of Gospel "PiLLs"
Scriptures to Meditate on:
Jeremiah 15:21
"I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel."
Jeremiah 15:21
"I will save you from the hands of the wicked and deliver you from the grasp of the cruel."
Tilt your heart towards the SON!
Narda Goodson
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