I think God actually grabbed my tongue that day! Something very unkind and untrue was said to me. Instead of defending myself or barking back, I simply said, “God bless you.”
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12: 14
Before I had a chance to think about my response, the Holy Spirit spoke for me. And I’m thankful. Because in all transparency, when I left the situation and was alone, I bawled like a baby, called a friend and thought of all of things I “should have said.” I may have momentarily forgotten the “do not curse” part.
God protected me from myself that day. He only allowed a blessing to come out of my mouth. And the truth is, that person needed God’s blessing more than my reactive ramblings. Isn’t that true for everyone we’re going to face today?
I pray that you don’t have a similar encounter today. But if you do, may God give you a blessing to share. And a good friend to cry with!
-Sandi
