17 You won’t even have to fight. Just take your positions and watch the Lord rescue you from your enemy. Don’t be afraid. Just do as you’re told. And as you march out tomorrow, the Lord will be there with you. 2 Chronicles 20:17(CEV)
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Have you ever encountered someone who is just plain difficult to be around, nothing you do seems to be right and they seem to find fault in everything you do? Of course, we all have had to deal with someone like this at some point. It can prove to be very difficult in these instances to keep your cool .
In my personal experience of dealing with a difficult person there have been times when I just wanted to snap and treat them the way they were treating me and then some! The truth is it might have made me feel better in the moment but in the long run what would I have really gained by mirroring their sour attitude? Nothing.
What I had to realize is that their perception of me had nothing to do with me. It was pointless to allow them to offend me especially when their opinion of me was based off of an assumption. I've learned when people can't seem to figure you out they begin to formulate opinions and scenarios that simply don't exist instead of just taking the time to get to know you.
So I had to shift my focus from taking their words personally to trusting God to fight my battles for me. 2 Chronicles 20:17a says "You won't even have to fight. Just take your positions and watch the Lord rescue you from your enemy". What I had to realize is that it wasn't my job to win them over or convince them of anything. It is more important to continue to be true to who I am and who God says I am.
I'm sure you've heard the the saying misery loves company. Well it's true, people who are unhappy with themselves tend to seek other people to take their insecurity out on. If you find yourself dealing with this kind of person right now I want to encourage you to pray for them and ask God to grant you discernment in this situation and follow His lead. Don't get caught up in your emotions instead position yourself to trust God he will meet you at the point of your need.
Love,
What I had to realize is that their perception of me had nothing to do with me. It was pointless to allow them to offend me especially when their opinion of me was based off of an assumption. I've learned when people can't seem to figure you out they begin to formulate opinions and scenarios that simply don't exist instead of just taking the time to get to know you.
So I had to shift my focus from taking their words personally to trusting God to fight my battles for me. 2 Chronicles 20:17a says "You won't even have to fight. Just take your positions and watch the Lord rescue you from your enemy". What I had to realize is that it wasn't my job to win them over or convince them of anything. It is more important to continue to be true to who I am and who God says I am.
I'm sure you've heard the the saying misery loves company. Well it's true, people who are unhappy with themselves tend to seek other people to take their insecurity out on. If you find yourself dealing with this kind of person right now I want to encourage you to pray for them and ask God to grant you discernment in this situation and follow His lead. Don't get caught up in your emotions instead position yourself to trust God he will meet you at the point of your need.
Love,
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