I can't stand someone!!!

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Originally Posted by Ron

I am stil waiting for her & her husband to come visit our family in Vancouver!

We may have to make the first step!


Wait until she hears this in her driveway!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeyTc...eature=related

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

PO, pray for her, and it will be therapeutic for you!!! And ask God to give you the wisdom to deal with her personality. I think some of the most difficult people to deal with are those who have been hurt.

However, I DO know what you mean. And...that's as far as I'll go with that!

I agree - hurting people are the hardest to deal with AND the ones that need the most love! We lay down our very hearts when we reach for those in a hurting mindset or situation. I think we must be willing.

I have been praying that God would give me wisdom in dealing with her personality. Well, I asked that He would help me to have an understanding heart toward her. Same thing, right? lol

As to the bold part, above - I KNEW PEOPLE WOULD NOT ELABORATE!!!

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I've heard that cliche a lot of times, and I think there's a little truth to it. You can be kind TO someone, and genuinely want the best for them, without liking how they are as a person.

I don't think it's easier to love. I think it's the meaning of love that matters--you can love someone unconditionally, which means, even if you don't like them. Love isn't something you say so much as something you DO.

Haven't you ever been angry with your husband? Or a parent? You still love them, right? Just because you're unhappy with someone, or don't like them (temporarily or permanently) doesn't mean you can't or don't love them.

Hence: You have to love everyone, but you don't have to like them.

That's kind of how I interpret Romans 12:18 "IF IT BE POSSIBLE, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Perhaps I should be focusing on the middle part of that verse - "...as much as lieth in you,..."

That is almost giving you a measure to weigh yourself by!

Well, at least I did what Mizpeh said to do - Read Romans 12! Actually, I do feel more tender in my heart at this moment, but I haven't walked into the sanctuary yet!!!

[Ron]

PO, prayer you can use!


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing ok. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit cards.....

But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I will really need Your help then.

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Originally Posted by Ron

PO, prayer you can use!


Dear Lord, So far today, I am doing ok. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self-indulgent. I have not whined, complained, or eaten any chocolate. I have charged nothing on my credit cards.....

But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute and I will really need Your help then.

Well, I might struggle with everything above except for Chocolate. I know I won't be eating that. It could have been the lesser of the evils though.

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RENDA!!! Do you remember that thread you started showing people on a journey carrying their cross with the one guy complaining and wanting it cut down? When he gets to the ravine, he can't get across?

A friend of mine from Austin just sent that to me a few minutes ago!!! Now that is very timely!!! I know someone is praying for me!!!

And it ends....


Whatever your cross,
Whatever your pain,
There will always be sunshine, after the rain....
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call....
He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
A word from His lips, can calm every fear...
Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish, by dawn's early light...
The Savior is waiting, somewhere above,
To give you His grace, and send you His love.
May God fill your day with blessings!!


Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle!

[Praxeas]

If opposites attract does that mean equals repulse? Maybe they don't like you either?

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Originally Posted by Praxeas

If opposites attract does that mean equals repulse? Maybe they don't like you either?

I'm sure she doesn't! But, anyway, tonight went well. I really feel that she is trying to find her place and we have mainly been in charge of a lot of things for a while. After I prove to her that I am not trying to invade her space, I'm very sure everything will be fine.

Tonight was the first time I felt we didn't actually have a total personality conflict, just one of adjustment.

I appreciated ALL of the comments on this thread today! Everyone really helped me out today.

[Cindy]

I was not always likable, but I think I was always lovable.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I'm sure she doesn't! But, anyway, tonight went well. I really feel that she is trying to find her place and we have mainly been in charge of a lot of things for a while. After I prove to her that I am not trying to invade her space, I'm very sure everything will be fine.

Tonight was the first time I felt we didn't actually have a total personality conflict, just one of adjustment.

I appreciated ALL of the comments on this thread today! Everyone really helped me out today.

I always knew you had it in ya!

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Originally Posted by Cindy

I was not always likable, but I think I was always lovable.

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!!!!!!!!!!!