Assuming the Best

I have learned the concept of assuming the best a long time ago, but had such a hard time putting it into practice. It is so much easier for me to put the bad guy badge on anyone I disagree with and put the hero badge on myself.

This is the deal, I judge myself by my intentions and everyone else by their actions!! Yikes. This is a horrible way to look at people. I see myself as forgiven and loved by God, but often forget to see this same thing in the person who has offended me. So it's a challenge. I really do love people. I really do want to show God's love to people.

The amazing difficulty is when a crazy confrontation happens and I think I am in the right. Really, I like to think I concede when I am shown that I was wrong. I know I'm not ALWAYS right. So I look at the situation and wonder what to do when both parties agree that the other is in the wrong. Yikes! No resolve. We are at odds.

Today I am trying to assume the best. I am not sure if the other party is trying the same thing. I have the feeling I'm alone in this. I want to honor God and honor my friend. But it's not fun to be disliked. Maybe even hated. Can I really assume the best here? Being angry and prideful feels much easier and natural. Like sin. Natural sin. Easy sin.

But holding on to hurt or anger is going to hurt me more than anyone else. So, I am making my best attempt to assume the best.

Go Already!

I have officially released you. You are free to go. I am tired of thinking about past difficulties and conflicts. I am passed trying to figure out your attitudes and strange comments and lack of comments. I don't want to talk more about nothing or be cordial. I am so ready to move on. I have done what I could do to love and serve you. Now it's time to go, so go ahead and go already!