Over That Drama..

"When you're faced with the sin of someone else's pride, your first instinct isn't holiness. The natural human reaction is retaliation or revenge. In fact, other people's sin can become an excuse for your sin if you're not careful. "But she started it" or "how dare he" you say, game on! When they sin, your sense of fairness kicks in, and the last thing on your mind is meekness and obedience. That's how things get started-- fights, arguments, bitterness. Troubled relationships start with lack of humility, which keeps us from finding peace when others are sinning. It's as if your mind decides that it's not fair that you have to be good when they're being so bad. But that's human thinking, not godly thinking.

In any relationship it's crucial for you to know what God commands instead of relying on what other people do. In every battle you have to choose what God wants you to choose, even if the result will be your humiliation. It seems counterintuitive, but mean people are changed not by your retaliation but by your prayer. So go to God in prayer instead of going to them in anger. Trust that his law is good even if it seems unfair. And you will find yourself with more peace than you know what to do with."

That is from a devotional in my bible that I couldn't help but to share. I think this is a great devotional because like I have stated before I don't like when people are rude to others. Or as I stated before I don't have tolerance for bitches. It is far too easy to retaliate when someone hurts your feelings. In fact, isn't that what the person is looking for? They strive to get to you and feed on the drama. Instead, try to keep your cool and refrain from the natural human instincts to fight back. There is no gain from playing the hurting game. Neither person will feel better off about themselves. Sure, getting something off your chest might make you feel better, for that moment, but it will come to bother you.. That is also natural human instincts. 

Learn to love the people around you. Not in a fake manner, I also don't like fake people.. I don't have time for them. Learn to love people in all sincerity. Learn to accept people's differences. The sooner you learn to love everyone, including your enemies, the sooner you will begin to enjoy the life you live. Living with jealousy and hate towards people is only an anchor that will sink you down and drown you. Love, compassion, and forgiveness is what keeps us afloat. There is truth in this because God is love, He has compassion for us, and forgives us. 

Whoever walks with wise people will be wise, but whoever associates with fools will suffer. Proverbs 13:20

**I promised myself to keep this in mind and overcome evil temptations because God is my strength and His love is my wisdom.