WWJD?

Jesus was loved by some and hated by many. Yet, he never retaliated or returned the accusations they hurled at him. He didn't try to protect himself when they attacked him. He wasn't scared or timid around his enemies, either.

The Peel

I've been thinking a lot about this as I have become the bullseye for Thunderfoot's anger. At home, Ben's wife was the one whom he targeted, but now that we have traveled to the lake house for three weeks, all arrows are pointed at me.

It's not that I mind the verbal attacks, although I do get tired of them, but I struggle to know how to respond to them. I've tried defending myself, redirecting him, and avoiding direct contact with him. - all in vain. They all backfire and make our interactions worse. My intentions are sincere and somewhat loving, but I miss the mark of true unselfish love.

Last night, he even broke into song about how terrible I am with all my failures. It was quite comical and we both laughed afterward. If only they would all end that way!

The Fruit

WWJD?

"Ben, you're right that I'm full of failures. But, by the grace of God, He loves me anyway and gives me everything I need to serve and love you."

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"... for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

Romans 3:23-24 (NET)