Difficult People

"Difficult People" By Diane Webb

Psalms 62: 6—"He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved."

You do not have to defend yourself against slander or gossip. People will say things that are untrue about you to destroy your character and bring you down. It is not for you to worry or concern yourself about. You do not have to explain or defend yourself. Do not back down from the stand you have taken. Do not allow yourself to be swayed by those who would have you give in to serve their own purposes. When you follow God's will many will not be happy. Those who do not serve God will often be against you. Make peace always with your brothers and sisters in Christ and recognize everyone is not your brother and sister in Christ. With those under the influence of Satan, stand firm in your convictions and do not give in. Pray for them but do not expose yourself to their evil ways. There are some that prayers are the best way to deal with them. Pray for their salvation. Extend the love of Christ when you can and pray for God's strength and discernment to help you recognize the best way to respond to those who are disrespectful towards you.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for my brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray for those people in my life and in my family who have rejected Jesus as their savior. I pray, Lord, that each and every one will be saved. Help them, Lord, recognize the truth; help them see your hand in their lives; help them accept Jesus as their personal savior. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.