Love that “iron sharpens iron” scripture, Brittnei. Hearing the truth spoken in love by another believer can make a huge difference in our approach and perspective. The enemy would have us all caught up in our emotions and thoughts that we can’t clearly hear what the Lord would have us receive about whatever is offending us. Thankfully, God makes a way through the clutter in our souls and puts His finger on our pride and bitterness. And then we can get back in right relationship with Him.

Yes, at church we’re doing John Bevere’s series on honor. Interesting take on the subject.

Michell, the devil is such a liar that we end up thinking we’re justified in holding a grudge. What a crock! I admit falling for it, but as the years go by I see myself getting less and less gullible to that bait of satan. We are all works in progress!

Going to check out Mastering You Monday now.

Yep, it sure is a bummer to remain in a negative mindset, Kimberly. It literally sucks the joy out of life. So not worth it! God’s good in reminding us that He’s not here for the hate, and neither are we!

“Knee deep in a ‘grrrr’ moment.” I love it. Thing is, sometimes I’m neck deep. Yowser! It’s good to remember that that high road brings great benefits that the low road never will.

Yep, it sure pops out of nowhere sometimes (or what we think is nowhere!).

And how cool that your dog was Bella too! I miss my baby so much, even though I’ve gotten another one and it’s eight years already since she passed.

Yeah, but you have to engage, Michelle. That’s where the rub lies… engaging and not being offended. Not taking the bait. Recognizing it as bait!

We’ll pray for each other to be overcomers on this journey of non-offense. God is in the midst and wants to see us victorious in this area, Michelle!