I don’t like conflict.
My personality and life experience have molded me into a peacemaker.
And while Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” He also wasn’t afraid to make some noise when necessary to shake things up.
But unlike Jesus, I tend to be a peace-at-all-costs kind of person. And it’s just not healthy.
I recently ran across this quote:
This was me before Dominic left us.
But not anymore.
One thing grief is teaching me is to speak up for myself.
Not in an arrogant you-don’t-matter-I-matter-more way but in a way that is more authentic and expresses how I really feel and what I really need from friends and family.
I’m learning to let others to keep themselves warm.
I help when I can-offer a blanket or hot chocolate-but I will no longer sacrifice my heart to others on the altar of peacemaking at all costs.
Dom was always encouraging me in this regard.
I think he’d be proud.
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I think Dom is cheering for you from above with Jesus by His side. Trying to do what Jesus never intended just wears us out and discourages us. Remember how He said that His burden was light? I think you opened my eyes to the truth that it is light because we are not taking on more than He intended. We live in obedience to His commands but we are not responsible for ensuring that the intended result transpires. He’s responsible for the increase. Satan is responsible for the temptation to reject Christ’s gifts. Each individual is ultimately responsible for the decisions they make. Period! I wish I could reach out and hug you!
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Cyber hugs are good, Janet! Thank you.
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I’m proud of you. Thank you for your wonderful words from your heart.
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Yes, I too more clearly see my limitations of self-sacrifice and its pit falls……Now I step back and breath.
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