They did not respond. It's a process where they submit a rebuttal to the findings of one of our investigations and I have 10 days to reply. After that, no more communications. Sometimes my responses and intentionally 'spicy" because it is good to sometimes hear the truth. This is espcially true when the rebuttal is written by an attorney and their ego.
I don't know. For me. I have to dig deeper. There is so much that Jesus did. Jesus said. Who decides what, who decides when, how does one decide? He talks about forgiveness and keeping no record of wrong. Forgive 77 x 7. He desires us to be in unity, be sympathetic, having a tender heart, humble mind and in unity. If someone asks for something not to hesitate and give it to them. If they ask for you to walk 1 mile, walk 2. I mean all of these can be easily deemed as frustrating, irritating and malicious manipulation - on their part. He tells us to forgive our enemies and pray for them. Not to slander, gossip, because whether we call of venting or not it's the intent and self gratification of upholding our own rightness of what we feel and think [trusting in our own understanding] we are to acknowledge God in all our ways and lean not on our own understanding. We don't know anything only what we feel, experience and how we formula judgement about an individual as a person. This is a hard question for sure. Then again did God ask us for our opinions? Our assessment? Or assumptions and our beliefs on the person? Or what has been done to us? No. He didn't. Why? Because He already knows everything, He's already present, He knows the details and everything that's being thought, said, done, believed, intended - He's asking us go be as He is and trust in Him and His Word.
Also, the topic of patience itself is a good one. Just yesterday, my granddaughter was so frustrated building Lego and wanting her own way, and trying to teach her patience is difficult but not impossible. She’s only 5.
She had a tantrum and I am looking at ways to teach her patience
I understand now. Yep I get it.
It is possible to have a conflict with someone, yet not hate them. Look at professional boxers. Both of them will get in a ring and beat each other for 10 to 12 rounds, yet they can also respect each other and actually be friends outside the ring.
This is well constructed. I have a little issue with "meek," but that depends on the circumstances.
Don't be so hard on yourself God's Word is full of righteous people who failed to live up to the standard of God, there is only one who is perfect. God knows that we are weak vessels that need to be filled with His grace and mercy. In this world we are told we will face tribulation but we are also told that our Lord has overcome the world. When we are confronted by the foolish things of this world it can cause frustration and anger. My pet peeve is beaurocratic responses to my general needs, it is like talking to a wall, and at times it stretches my patience to breaking point. I need to bathe myself in God's Grace daily. Tsavah2Well we came on the city train [ION train] and Hope my daughter was trying to park and lock my wheelchair against the side where the wheelchair area was. I had Sully waiting in the middle of the lane. 3 students couldn't wait at all and starting stepping close by, over him etc. They couldn't wait until I could to brought him to my side of my wheelchair and a down cue. There wasn't alot of room.
I completely lost it.
I ranted for like 15 mins.
Like wow couldn't wait for 2 seconds?
I have a service dog.
Can't make sure that everyone is safe and be courteous and be respectful and patient?
Gotta have it now, gotta just plow through.
I said I didn't have any tolerance for stupid.
people.
They go to university to supposedly get an education.
And they act so incredibly stupid in public.
I was like did you leave your smarts at school?
We are suppose to be long suffering.
Greeks believed to be the same way, that we would strike while the iron is hot and retaliate either with response or behavior etc.
Paul spoke to the Greeks about that. Even the intent.Then there's Steven when he was stoned he asked God to forgive them for they know not what they do. Same with Jesus. So it's not really a proud attitude to have. Infact it's displeasing to God. He is long suffering and patient. I realize just how much more I need Him and need to rely on His strength, His grace and Holy Spirit to change me and help me to be more like Him. I did not show Christ, I became a fool like the proverbs say. Someone who's easily angered.
I have failed to show Christ today but I have been convicted to just how much I need Him I can't do this on my own.
This is what I was listening to. When I reflected on today and was convicted.
The Patience and Kindness of Love, Part 1 | Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah
It’s something of a lost art in this age of instant gratification. But patience isn’t just a virtue – it’s to be a defining characteristic in the love we show. Dr. David Jeremiah looks at what the Bible calls “longsuffering,” with examples and encouragement we can take to heart.www.oneplace.com
Thank you Tsavah2
