Posted on March 31, 2019 at 6:00 am.
Paul refers to the Christian life as "the high calling of God" (Philippians 3:14). So take the high road! What does that road look like? Jesus tells us: "Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is…the truth is too close for comfort and that that person is uncomfortable…be glad when that happens…all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company; my…witnesses have always been treated like this" (Luke 6:22-23 MSG). By living this way, you also take back your power by refusing to let another person dictate your mood and your outlook, and you keep your joy.