Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbour as yourself. I am the Lord.
What of Today’ Verse…
Hanging on to bitterness and keeping alive grudges is consuming work. It leaves little energy for blessing others, praising God, or enjoying life. The only way to get over these things is to actively love (i.e., serve them) others in ways that bless their lives. If we can’t do this because it’s good and the right thing to do, we do it because we know God!
Let us Pray:
Father of light, love and mercy, please remove from my heart any cynicism or delight in seeing others around me fall. Instead, help me to be a rescuer rather than a neglecter. I want your grace to be seen in my friendships. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.’
Words of Wisdom
Learn to say NO!
It may sound strange, but one of the most positive things one can do is to say “No” when necessary. The ability to say “No” is directly proportional to your confidence in yourself and your belief in what you are doing.
You must be able to say “No” in order to stay focused. There are too many distractions that come along, too many people vying for your time. If you don’t learn to say “No”, you get spread too thin. Of course you don’t want to miss any big opportunities, but neither can you be all things to all people.
You can have anything you want, but you can’t have everything you want. You can’t be a doctor and a lawyer and a scientist and an engineer and an airline pilot. You have to make choices, and that means saying “yes” to some things and “no” to others.
A sincere, honest “No” shows that you have the courage of your convictions, and that you are committed to staying on track. And what’s so hard about it, anyway? It’s just a word. Learn to say it, politely and firmly (No, thank you), with compassion and conviction, and you’ll take control of your own destiny.
The only man who is really
free is the one who can turn
down an invitation to dinner
without giving an excuse.
— Jules Renard
