Walk it off. Shake it out. Get back on the horse.
The way that we deal with situations in life says a lot about our faith. Too often we see ourselves or others deal with things by how we get offended, by holding a grudge, by getting bitter rather than getting over it.
Make a decision about how you are going to deal with the hurt people give you or by the blame that is placed on you. Decide before it happens how you will feel, how you will react and that you will move on.
When I was in elementary school, I remember getting hit by a baseball when I was pitching in a little league game. It hurt. My knee was not the best place for the baseball to end up. The coach, who was my brother Steve, said I should “walk in off”.
A few years later I had taken up horseback riding and learned to riding I fell off a couple times. That was hard. I remember one time my foot got caught in the stirrup of the saddle and dragging me a short distance. Another time I hit the side of the barn. The riding instructor told me to “get back on the horse.”
The best way to deal with situations is to deal with them. Then walk it off and get back on the horse.
How do we do that spiritually?
Philippians 4:6 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Ephesians 4:32 NLT
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Colossians 3:2 NLT
Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Decide today how you will deal with the things that come your way, the people that hurt you and the situations out of your control. Life is hard, but God is good. He will help you. Move forward. Don’t get wrapped up in things that keep you from seeing God or being like Him.
Literally choose to walk it off. Get back on the horse or get back to living. Watch God work as you trust Him rather than getting angry or getting even. It will make a difference for you and for others.
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