I Hate Bullying

I don't have a lot to say about this post, except that I was recently disrespected by a person that has treated me with disrespect for years. As the bitterness rose up in my throat, the thought occured to me that I have to make a decision. Until this person is no longer a part of my life (which is not an option right now), I have to stop letting it bother me. Am I willing to truly choose to be unoffended for my own sake or am I going to keep letting that person steal my joy and peace?

As I contemplated the negative words that were just spoken over me in front of a group of my peers, I thought of a thousand things I would like to say to and about this seemingly heartless person (which I knew wouldn't make a difference) and I began to write some thoughts down as I listened to this person talk. (It was all I could do to keep from losing it. I wrote until the feelings subsided.) At the same time, in between each line I wrote, I was inspired to focus on how loved I am by God and others. Suddenly it became a powerful moment in my life. I felt serenity in the face of apathy and disregard. I felt dignity in the face of discredit and accusation. This person was trying to take away my power and us it as their own (which is at heart of EVERY bullying situation), and God reminded me that HE is the source of my power. I felt the reality of the Psalm 23 scripture:

"You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows." (vs. 5)

In the future, I hope that my security and peace from my Higher Power will grow to the extent that I am not only able to think of how much God loves ME in these types of situations, but also to think of how much God loves the bully.

That's all for now. Be at peace. Below is what I wrote on my notepad. It helped me. What helps you?

"I look only to You.
I praise You above all things.
NO man or his foolish words can have power over me.
You are the only one I see.
There is nothing that can touch me. Nothing can hinder me.
Only a small person would try to destroy his brothers and sisters.
Only a weakling would try to steal power from another.
You are my shepherd, my joy, my lover, my friend.
My heart longs to connect to yours and ascend.
You are enough.
You are enough.
You are enough.
I need nothing from this world and its unjust rulers.
They cannot steal my joy."

P.S.-I had two page views from Poland. I LOVE Poland!