Have you ever known anyone who really didn't treat you very well, at least at times--even threw your attempts to be kind to them or help them in some way right back in your face? Then have you been in church, been taught once again that we should love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and even pray for those who despitefully use us? (Did I get that right?) I have, and I've wondered how on earth I'd ever be able to do so. My other cheek is not easily turned.
I was thinking a little while ago about how hard I try to help Jamie, to feed him the right foods so he'll be healthy, which he usually throws on the floor, at me, or at nearby furniture; to show him good books that will expand his mind, which he ignores; to clean his poopy bum so he won't get a rash, while he kicks and hits and thrashes (although we have made some progress with that); etc., etc.
Just to clarify--I DON'T HATE JAMIE! I get unbearably mad at him sometimes. I still have truckloads to learn about patience. I might sometimes consider him my enemy, for a little while...but I never hate him. I would throw myself in front of a moving bus for him without hesitation if I needed to. I love him so much that it literally hurts sometimes.
But isn't it interesting how our Heavenly Father's plan works? "I'd like you to learn to love people who at times treat you like garbage. I'm also going to command you to multiply and replenish the earth, and you can thereby kill at least two birds with one stone."
I'm just sayin'.
5 comments:
Wow yes so true Kristina! What a great post!
I've never thought about it that way, but I totally agree!
Yes great post Kristina! I too would never have thought of that, but it really makes so much sense. :)
LOL didn't realize I had already posted a comment! Just goes to show that I loved it THAT much!
More and more I realize that I didn't have kids to teach them so much as they came to teach me. Too bad I'm such a slow learner.
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