Hello brothers and sisters;
I had an interesting conversation with a member and we touched on the subject of others who don't like us as Christians or individuals.
I feel we all want to be liked but it just isn't realistic. For many years I wanted others to like, approve or find favor with me while in high school, college, playing in a rock band, socializing and later fellowship at Church.
When negative gossip about me reached my ears it pained me. I would go out of my way to be nice or say the right thing to them. When I went out my way to win them over, it forced me not to be myself.
As I got older I learned that not all people will like you no matter what. I have to be myself.
I'd like to share more how I approach this, afterall, we are in the people business in our Christian walk.
But I would like to hear your thoughts of people who may not like you. How do you react or receive this? What are your "go to Scriptures" and how do you minister this to others?
God bless you all, your families and thank you.
I had an interesting conversation with a member and we touched on the subject of others who don't like us as Christians or individuals.
I feel we all want to be liked but it just isn't realistic. For many years I wanted others to like, approve or find favor with me while in high school, college, playing in a rock band, socializing and later fellowship at Church.
When negative gossip about me reached my ears it pained me. I would go out of my way to be nice or say the right thing to them. When I went out my way to win them over, it forced me not to be myself.
As I got older I learned that not all people will like you no matter what. I have to be myself.
I'd like to share more how I approach this, afterall, we are in the people business in our Christian walk.
But I would like to hear your thoughts of people who may not like you. How do you react or receive this? What are your "go to Scriptures" and how do you minister this to others?
God bless you all, your families and thank you.