As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I am reading the Scriptures. I was reminded that we cannot let ourselves be INTIMIDATED. The other day, a friend sent me a letter about how his high school aged child is being bullied, and how disconnected his son feels. We can all feel that way when we let people intimidate us. If Jesus is the Lord of our lives, we do not have to be intimidated by others; rather, we need to be focused on God’s WORD!
There are always people who will threaten us, belittle us, refuse to listen to us, or even bully us. But if we stay focused on God’s WORD, we have nothing to fear. People intimidate because they are lacking in the SPIRIT of God and are seeking power. We need to pray for them, that they may find the SPIRIT of God in their Hearts. Everyone is broken, and the more they run from their brokenness, the more they must exert power.
So, today I am going to lift those who seek to intimidate me. I am going to pray for them, that they may experience God‘s love and PEACE. Today I’m going to be FORGIVING, for this is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Have a blessed Day.
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Thank you for your words and help
Dear Craig, It is disheartening to see so many children belittled and rejected. So many of us have been taught not to get into other people’s battles. Sadly, this exists in our adults, our communities and yes, our churches. To be a good person is to reflect goodness to others. When we say, ‘I am a Christian, so I would never do this to anyone.’ we may be speaking partial truth. From one side of our mind, we criticize and belittle those different than us. From the other side of our heart, we say, ‘come to me all those in need. Which side do we live by most? I am glad that you continue to spread the message aloud. Surely, you have had your fill of being dragged through the mud and the press. Now it is time to outshine those who cast darkness upon you. Be the priest you have been called to be.
Good Morning Father Craig , thank you for this message . Have a Blessed Day ♥️🙏🙏