March 7, 2019

Thursday Matters
Everyday Offense Taken
 
We can say we trust in God to avenge or defend us but when we take matters into our own hands we aren’t putting a lot of trust in God taking care of our hurt. A big challenge is not to pick up the offense of a friend or family member who’s been hurt.  I’m guilty there. But when we take on someone else’s offense we’re sucking the poison of their sin and we become bitter along with them. 
 
I’ve seen this happen when a parent’s anger towards someone passes on to their children.  Remember if only one side of the story is presented you don’t have the whole truth and may have a cocktail of lies.  It’s the enemy’s plan to ruin relationships.  God’s plan is to restore. Follow Deuteronomy 30:19 which tells us to make the choices which bring life so that we and generations to come may live meaningful lives.  More is caught than taught and the way your children trust God will have a lot to do with the way you trusted God in relationship conflicts…everyday.  For more encouragement in Everyday Matters visit DebbieGriffith.com