sweet revenge

How do we respond to someone when we are mistreated or misunderstood? Do we show kindness, patience and say loving words? Or are we inclined to retaliate in anger too? Normally we do the latter (yes I am human and I react the same way when I really get pissed off!)

However, as I reflect on what is happening I was somehow enlightened. When we live under the power of the Holy Spirit, it shows in the different trials and temptations in life. It is a good test on how we respond to these situations because it shows how much we have grown in grace.

Yes, it is possible to suppress frustration and anger, and to appear calm and undisturbed by people around us. BUt if our hearts are full of God's love, we will respond to these trials with genuine patience,kindness and love.

The question is how long are we going to be patient, kind and loving to these people especially those who have hurt us or those who have said negative things about us? Personally, there is only one answer to that, SWEET REVENGE! How is it? As long as God remains in our whole being, there will never be a reason for us to get tired of loving and understanding these people. They have their own cross to bear. Their lives might be so frustrating they put us on target to release the pain and anguish they are feeling. And no matter how much love, patience and kindness we show to them, we cannot change their hearts. But I still believe what the Bible says in Ephesians 4:32, "BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER, TENDER-HEARTED, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, EVEN AS GOD IN CHRIST FORGAVE YOU."