Tough Love
Have any of you ever been thrown into the middle of a situation that was out of your control, yet required you to keep loving like Jesus did? I sit here thinking about Jesus.... WWJD. Old, cliche-ick, pop cultural to the point of "outdated" yet, still thought provoking.
What Would My Jesus Do? I can tell you right now what Rebecca would do. I'd take my hurt feelings, tell them all about themselves, look for some kind of personal justification for doing so, throw a temper tantrum screaming "But what about MEEEEE?" then feel the miserable let down of not being obedient to Christ and loving in spite of being wronged. I know this in my head and heart, but my flesh wants so badly to win this battle.
Guess you could say this week has thrown more than one opportunity my way to demonstrate unconditional love to others who are not so much very lovable at the moment. Rest assured, I am not talking about Shaun! Quite the contrary. If anything he's been my sounding board and my sweet gentle reminder to have a good attitude, be the bigger person and love as Jesus would in spite of my own feelings. Not what I wanted to hear at the moment, but very much what I needed him to tell me.
Setting my feelings aside, squaring my shoulders back, being purposefully loving, I'm pressing on. Pray for me...it's not as easy as it sounds. This love thing is TOUGH!
What Would My Jesus Do? I can tell you right now what Rebecca would do. I'd take my hurt feelings, tell them all about themselves, look for some kind of personal justification for doing so, throw a temper tantrum screaming "But what about MEEEEE?" then feel the miserable let down of not being obedient to Christ and loving in spite of being wronged. I know this in my head and heart, but my flesh wants so badly to win this battle.
Guess you could say this week has thrown more than one opportunity my way to demonstrate unconditional love to others who are not so much very lovable at the moment. Rest assured, I am not talking about Shaun! Quite the contrary. If anything he's been my sounding board and my sweet gentle reminder to have a good attitude, be the bigger person and love as Jesus would in spite of my own feelings. Not what I wanted to hear at the moment, but very much what I needed him to tell me.
Setting my feelings aside, squaring my shoulders back, being purposefully loving, I'm pressing on. Pray for me...it's not as easy as it sounds. This love thing is TOUGH!
I'll definately be praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree, love is tough; but the rewards are worth it in the end!!!
Have a great day!
Kayla