The Bully In Me

As Christians, I believe we are called to play an unusual role in dealing with bullies. It is not a role the world plays-filled with anger and vengeance. It is not a role of passivity. It is not a role of hate. We can't gratify our flesh and play tit-for-tat games. In other words, it's not easy.

We are called to love our enemies, to pray for them, but to stand firm against unrighteousness and injustice. We are called to draw a line in the sand about our beliefs. We aren't aggressive, but we are assertive. We aren't boastful, but we are confident about our God's wishes for His people. Most importantly, we can't ignore the problem.

Facing the problem takes courage - addressing the problem takes work - solving the problem takes the bully out of your life. 

I have been a bully to myself.
No. Satan has been a bully to me but he uses my thoughts and words and actions against me.  In a small moment I can switch off the power of good and leave myself vulnerable to the power of evil.  How easily I have let him take control....  I must be courageous, I must do the work, so that I can live His Life.

"Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong."

1 Corinthians 16:13

"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."  

Micah 6:8