Read Psalm 109:4
Ben had a horrible seventh-grade year. He got picked on. Not once, but so many times he lost count. He had just moved from Tennessee to Ohio because his parents had just divorced. The girls from the Midwest thought his Southern accent was cute, but the guys mocked it.
Ben got ridiculed all year long. He never felt like he did anything to deserve such treatment.
"I was accused of being a country boy, even though I was really a city boy. I was laughed at because I came from Nashville, Country Music Town USA, but I can't tolerate that music!" Ben stated.
If you have ever been laughed at, picked on, or accused of something, you are in good company. David was someone else who felt the pain of other people's words. David, the shepherd boy, giant-slayer, and king, wrote about his own pain and humiliation. "They surround me with hateful words. They fight against me for no reason" (Psalm 109:3).
What do you do when you are hassled? mocked? put down? What do you do when so-called friends betray you? Should you judge them? fight back? have a pity party? change schools?
Think About It
David responded to his mockers in a God-honoring manner. What did he do? It's pretty radical. Are you ready? Here it comes: Pray. That's right. Listen to Psalm 109:4: "But I pray for them." Great words. But can we do that? When you get knocked to your knees, it might be God saying, "It's time to pray." Prayer can change your attitude. When someone hurts you, follow David's example . . . and pray.
Pray About It
Lord Jesus, I get mad when I'm treated in ways that make me look bad. Help me be a person who prays in response to situations that hurt me.
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What an awesome challenge. What do I feel like doing when I am hurt? I feel like getting even, running, anger or many other feelings.
How do I get over being hurt? none of the above, they just make me feel worst.
Praying that is it. How do I pray for someone I am mad at?
I am glad the Bible teaches it is about faith and not feelings. No matter what I feel, I still beliee the Word.
So I pray no matter what I feel It might start out as God You know I don't feel this but I ask you to bless this person. I might have to pray that once or for a long time, but if I am praying by faith, the feelings will come in time.
Who has hurt you? today start to pray for them. It is the best way to allow God to chane our attitudes toward others.
God Bless on this journey,
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