Confrontation

The word confrontation is much like the word surrender. They both conjure up negative images, at least in my mind. With surrender, I automatically think of it as the total opposite of persistence. and i do believe that you must be persistent to succeed. To me, confrontation means argument and disagreement. But according to Webster, to confront is to face or to oppose boldly. so what i am suggesting to you is to always confront your demons. Acknowledge your flaws and look at your weaknesses. You cannot change anything until you first admit that there is something to change. So when your puzzle piece doesn't fit where you want it to go, acknowledge that it doesn't go where you are trying to put it. Look at it closely. Upon close scrutiny you will see the right way to put the piece in your puzzle. When other kids say mean things (they will, they're kids) confront their cruel words. Not necessarily with anger or words. But acknowledge what was said and decide to accept what they say and do something about it or totally disregard their words because after confronting them, you know that they are not true. Confront, Pray, Respond. CPR. Sometimes you will need to speak up and ask "What did you mean by that?" or tell them that they are wrong. Don't worry, if you pray about the situation (or any situation for that matter) God will show you how to respond. In Psalm 73, the psalmist asks God to guide him and afterward receive him to glory. You should do the same. If you follow God's guidance you shall have a favorable outcome.

7/12/07 Lord, guide us to confront our demons and respond to them according to your will. Amen.