I’D RATHER

Why I Treat People The Way I Do

I’d rather believe a friend’s words and be wrong, than doubt them and be right.

I’d rather realize I don’t know what is in someone else’s heart, than be critical and judgmental of what I see.

I’d rather forgive someone, knowing they could offend me again, than refuse to forgive in order to protect myself.

I’d rather speak a kind word to someone who doesn’t deserve it, than blast out reproof to someone who really does deserve it.

I’d rather say something good about someone, than speak things about someone that others don’t need to know.

I’d rather love the unlovable, have patience with the long winded, and believe in those whom no one else seems to believe in.

Why?

It’s because, at one time or another, and even still today, that’s how God has treated me.  Why?  Because His very nature is love.

And so, I’d rather.

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  2. Dear Mike ! Hi ! 🙂

    I thought so much of this post and others that I have placed them on FB for all to read. Since I am so blessed with your posts; I know there are millions of others who also would be blessed with them as well ! <3 OH HOW WONDERFUL TO BE AN IMITATOR OF OUR FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST WHO SPOKE HIS EVERY WORD FOR HIM !!! I sure do love you and Kathy as you well know !!! How many lives you bless is absolutely amazing !! I ministered to one woman and told her how to get in touch with Confidence and Joy and said to her she would be more than blessed with it which is more than so very true <3 Hugs, love and prayers !! 🙂 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY !!!! <3 <3

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