“Fools
show their annoyance at once, but the prudent
overlook an insult.”
By
this definition we are becoming a nation of fools.
It
seems we have not only forgotten how to overlook an insult …we are now making
up reasons to be offended. And once
upset, we don’t change the channel, or keep scrolling, or vote for someone else
...that would be rational…instead we “shout our annoyance at once” …. we act
like fools.
We
employ a scorched earth policy offering two choices - complete acceptance of
our opinion - or annihilation...there is no middle ground.
It
has become part of who we are, and it is foolish and dangerous.
What
about you? Are you prudent… or are you running
with the herd?
If
you spend your day having imaginary arguments with people in your head …..you
need to let it go. If you must
sarcastically respond to every post that upsets you then you are letting your
annoyance rule you. Carrying frustration
around all day because someone is misinformed is a waste of energy.
I
am not saying don’t get involved…I am not saying don’t voice your opinion…in
fact we are commanded to speak the truth in love. I am just saying overlook insults and don’t
be triggered if someone doesn’t like you.
You
were wrong once…You were offensive, and bullheaded, self-centered and
arrogant…God’s response to you was to open His arms and die in your place.
There
have been times when you have had the audacity to argue with God about what He
allows on the earth that He created…His response has been to love you anyway … How
can you justify being angered or offended by others?
Take
a deep breath and realize that hurt people, hurt people. See through it - and
love as you have been loved.
Determine
to go the entire day today without being offended. Stay off the throne of self-importance and instead
focus on the value of others and love them even if they hurt your feelings. When
you feel annoyed intentionally re-focus your energy on loving that person.
If
you can accomplish this I guarantee you when your head hits the pillow tonight
you will not miss the anger you chose to overlook today.
"If you are on a continuous
search to be offended, you will always find what you are looking for, even when
it isn't there." ~ Bill Kellogg
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