Celebration!

Wow, it’s been a busy month since I last posted. But I can say with great confidence that I have marked another notch on my gun, just like in the American West. Another tax season is put down! I printed my list of extensions on April 16^th, put them in a folder, and moved them to another room, so I do not have to look at them until May.

In the last two months, I’ve also had another battle. A person who keeps trying to push my buttons and drag me into pointless discussions about what the Bible “really” says. This person is not a believer, but says he has read the Bible in the original Hebrew and Greek. And he is astounded that I do not take advantage of his vast knowledge. I tell him, I have the Holy Spirit living in me and He is the best teacher. Which makes this person mad, and more determined to prove he is right and my way is wrong. He twists and uses verses as weapons. Sounds like Satan in the Garden of Eden, and with Jesus in the desert, for a few examples.

I know who I am because of Who I belong to. I know right from wrong and will not waste my time in pointless discussions that take my focus off of Jesus. At first, I was incredibly agitated and felt the need to defend myself. Unfortunately, no matter what I said, it was wrong, and trying to be honest with my point of view, was not good enough, and it felt like getting punched in the gut every time he “corrected” me. I realized I was getting sucked down the rabbit hole and into his drama. Pointless and fruitless.

Then God, in His infinite kindness gave me six steps to practice each and every day. I’m going to share them with you, because they bring me peace, and it might do the same for you.

1. It takes two people to argue, and I don’t have to be one of them.
2. I don’t have to fight this battle. I just need to stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give me. God will fight this battle for me, and I just need to keep my mouth shut.
3. I don’t need to live in dread of what may happen, for I am settled in my mind that God always takes care of me.
4. I don’t have to defend myself or take revenge. Those are God’s jobs, not mine.
5. I don’t have to worry about what to say, of if I should speak at all. God will give me the right words at the right time.
6. I do need to hand it all over to God, in loving trust, to the One who knows exactly what to do.

These have been invaluable. They are Bible based and knowing that the Word of God is Living and Powerful, reminds me I need to rely on the Word to guide me.

And in this Easter Season, I also know Jesus suffered with people trying to suck Him into pointless arguments, and they rejected him and he suffered great pain, emotionally and physically. He knows what I’m going thorough and He prays for me, and comforts me, moment by moment. How grateful I am that He gave Himself for me and you! And that is cause for celebration! Way better than finishing tax season!

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