No pictures, you-tube's, or any visual elements today. Yes, it's the day to celebrate Love, and in that spirit I have a current dilemna before me:
When you're not feeling the love from someone always considered a friend, and in fact are being knived in the back, what do you think should be done?
1. Show unconditional love, even at your own demise.
2. Tough love.
3. Protection of yourself because you know the truth.
4. Ignore the behavior.
5. (Open for suggestions)
"There is no greater love than to lay your life down for your friends." "Love your enemies." If I live what I claim, in following Christ, how do I exactly handle this situation?
2 comments:
Eeeeeks. Sounds yucky. I have no advice except to take your time and comfort yourself. Sounds like you need it.
I would do all of them, but 4. First of all, just because someone is not as self-actualized as you are doesn't mean they don't deserve to be loved. But, your love must be tough, and if that means explaining to him/her that you don't think this friendship is healthy, then so be it. The truth is the only thing that can set you free, and until it comes out... it will be itching to get free. Protect yourself from further harm by explaining to the person that the way they are treating you is hurtful, and if it continues you will have to end the friendship, although you wish the best for them. They may not like it, but if they are treating you that way, chances are they will move on and treat someone else that way, until enough people in the world courageously confront the behavior and this person actually starts to realize that there is a pattern here, and chances are, it's his/her fault, inspiring change and growth ultimately.
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