So many people say one thing and do another. While looking as though they care, they are self-serving and could care less about your interests.
Most likely, you have known people who smile at your face but cut you to shreds when your back is turned.

There are those you reach out to who refuse to get along.

One or two, or maybe more people come to mind as you read those words.

Other people would give you their last dollar. Some people would help you even when it was to their detriment to do so.

You can probably recall kindnesses done your way.

Why though, does it seem that so many people tend to focus on those who wrong them… not those who have treated them well.

Hurts are remembered and grudges seem to grow worse over time.

In thinking about all of these people..
those who would treat you well and those who seek to do you harm, or those you just have difficulty with… look at them, consider their actions and see them for who they are….

every one of them is a soul who Christ died for.

Each and every one is forgiven by The One Who died for and forgave you.

See them for who they are.

All human beings who walk this earth, today,
in the past,
or in the years to come,
are equally loved, forgiven and sought after by The Son of God.

The Word of God was written to and for them, as It was for you.

We are all on equal footing there.

The inequality comes in the next steps of acceptance and communion.
While everyone has been forgiven, not all have walked through repentance and accepted the Great Gift.

Therefore,
let us look through any difficulty,
through any conflict,
and know that the other person in the mix is one to whom Jesus spoke. and speaks to and seeks after.

Paul wrote his letters for them to read.
Davids’ Psalms and Proverbs hold equal meaning and opportunity for those who read them as for those who ignore them.

Pray for these people ….
that they would be drawn to Christ as you were.

Pray for those who have spoken ill of you, for those who are difficult… just as you do for your best friend.

Christ gave His Life for them.

Seek to have the eyes of Jesus and see these people you have trouble liking, as He sees them.

See them for who they are.

Terry
November 2016