What a weekend! God is good. I like to think that a true reflection of growth is knowing when the enemy is trying to bait you and resisting that said temptation. This weekend I got a good lesson on this topic. People are quick to flip the tables to cover their own insecurities and mistakes.
However, my response was to stand on the Word. We don't have to entertain or counsel demons when it comes to argumentative people. Speak the Word, pray for them, then let it go. If God puts it on your heart to bless them in a certain way, then do it, but don't get dragged into a pity party with them. Iron sharpens iron. We are to lift up and encourage one another. God called us unto Himself so that we may be highly favored and blessed without measure. You have the right to say no to toxic situations. You can shut it down at the beginning.
However, keep in mind that you can show people the truth but you can't force them to accept it. People expect you to engage in a back and forth argument/debate with them but that does nothing but satisfy their flesh. Some people have a lustful need to try and raise angst in the other person because their spirit is sick with it already. Misery loves company.
But God...
It's amazing the way He works. Lean on Him for strength. Turn to Him and He will order your steps. Once you let Him in, once you start spending more time with Him, your response to people and situations will change. What's even more interesting is that people will even act funny towards you when you respond from the spirit instead of your emotions.
With me, it's not about getting the last word in or having the sharpest comebacks. I've never been good at that anyway. For me personally, it's about allowing God to use me how He needs to so that He can reach people. I have to put myself aside and let Him speak. I have to be an example of His love, whether that comes in the form of reproof or some other measure.
Saving souls and changing lives is the goal. Anything else is a distraction and it takes my attention away from kingdom business.
Keeping that understanding as my foundation has really helped me to get through recent situations with a Grace state of mind.
I'm not perfect but because He died for me I will never stop trying to live for Him. I will never stop trying to get it right.
I have stumbled but I just get up and dust myself off (repent) and keep it moving. We truly are too blessed to be stressed.
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