Being in the company of an individual who can seldom find anything good to say; is always looking for an argument; always finding fault with others; is deceitful, self-righteous, judgmental and never satisfied, can be downright stressful. It's sad when someone is determined to puff up themselves and paint others in a less than flattering light. How is it that an individual can forget their own imperfections and blunders? How is someone able to identify unrighteousness all around them and forget their own unrighteous past? How do people so easily rate the sins of others from least to most appalling and neglect to rate their own?
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Ever wonder if some people don't know they're lying? Have you ever overheard someone telling a lie and you're too stunned to say a word? When you find out about, or overhear untruths said about you, or others by someone who SHOULD be credible; who SHOULD know you, it often explains why some people approach you, and others with such disrespect or a spirit of familiarity. They're actions are based on what they've heard, not what's actually been done or said--and certainly not the truth. You wonder, "Where on Earth are they getting their information from, who do they think they are to confront me, and what makes them think they're privy to any information about me?" When you find out, it can be shocking, disappointing and even painful that someone close to you thinks so little of you, and that their conversation concerning you is so overwhelmingly negative-- no matter what you do, but as much as possible, don't let it rattle you. It's one of those things that make you pray, "Here, Lord. I have an idea what I want to say and do, but it just may make things worse. Handle this please. Thanks."
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It's difficult to undo lies, misrepresentations and gossip, and even more difficult to please some people. Why spend your time explaining, correcting, clarifying and doing damage control with those who, when it comes to your life, don't even matter? Don't, however, let anyone or anything keep you from doing the right thing. Sometimes you have to switch into "heartily as unto the Lord" mode. Know that your heart and motives are pure, and keep it moving. If you don't, it will be nothing to abruptly and justifiably abandon the good you try to do and deem it not worth your time, effort or energy. How you respond is often the key to either perpetuating a problem, or shutting it down. Kill them and it with kindness.
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Ever wonder if some people don't know they're lying? Have you ever overheard someone telling a lie and you're too stunned to say a word? When you find out about, or overhear untruths said about you, or others by someone who SHOULD be credible; who SHOULD know you, it often explains why some people approach you, and others with such disrespect or a spirit of familiarity. They're actions are based on what they've heard, not what's actually been done or said--and certainly not the truth. You wonder, "Where on Earth are they getting their information from, who do they think they are to confront me, and what makes them think they're privy to any information about me?" When you find out, it can be shocking, disappointing and even painful that someone close to you thinks so little of you, and that their conversation concerning you is so overwhelmingly negative-- no matter what you do, but as much as possible, don't let it rattle you. It's one of those things that make you pray, "Here, Lord. I have an idea what I want to say and do, but it just may make things worse. Handle this please. Thanks."
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It's difficult to undo lies, misrepresentations and gossip, and even more difficult to please some people. Why spend your time explaining, correcting, clarifying and doing damage control with those who, when it comes to your life, don't even matter? Don't, however, let anyone or anything keep you from doing the right thing. Sometimes you have to switch into "heartily as unto the Lord" mode. Know that your heart and motives are pure, and keep it moving. If you don't, it will be nothing to abruptly and justifiably abandon the good you try to do and deem it not worth your time, effort or energy. How you respond is often the key to either perpetuating a problem, or shutting it down. Kill them and it with kindness.
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