Offended

With all the evil in the world, it's easy to become offended -- offended by injustice, offended by the pain we suffer, or offended by the sufferings of those we love. It's also easy to get offended at people who have different opinions or who don't agree with us. If he can, Satan will taunt us to keep us offended.

Offenses are a stumbling block that can cause us to falter in our faith and keep us from seeing the truth. Offenses can cause bitterness which can hurt our relationship with God. Feeling offended pulls our focus from God and puts it on ourselves. It is a selfish reaction that will steal our joy fast.

"Drop your offenses at the foot of the cross. Let Jesus have anything that has offended you and anything that causes bitterness. ...trust God. ...Don't let your abundant life be choked off by ingratitude, anger, or bitterness."  You won't let offenses get the upper hand if you stay grounded in your faith and put more value on spiritual matters than worldly matters.

Parts from Flying on His Wings by Lisa Buffaloe

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