Revenge: "to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, esp. in a resentful or vindictive spirit; to take vengeance for; inflict punishment for; avenge"
I don't know why, but my mind has been consumed with the though of revenge; what it means, who I need to get it on, does it even matter, will it solve anything, will it hurt me more than anything? I have gotten to a point several times in my life where I contemplated doing something wrong to someone else for the wrong they brought to me. I mean I've come up with some GOOD plans that wouldn't lead to me (I've seen CSI and Law & Order one too many times...lol), some plans that would leave that person hurting bad - both mentally, physically, and spiritually. When someone hurts you like that...sometimes all you can think about is how to make them feel the same...if not worse.
But, as I get older (and better...*wink*) I've learned that vengeance is not mine...it belongs to the Lord; and God don't like ugly. Then I look around and realize that those who have made the decision to hurt me or others around them, can't seem to get anything right. They're constantly trying to move forward (through deceit, and other wrongdoings) and they keep getting pushed 3 steps back. One of my life motto's is to treat others as you want to be treated. It's the only way to go!! When you try to live your life right, and be a blessings to those around you, never will you have to worry about those that decide to hurt you. They'll get there's...they always do, and I speak from a nice chunk of experience...lol!!
It's fun to think of ways to get back at folks...but is it really worth the energy? You can't help it sometimes, but you can help if you act on it - so don't. Don't give that waste a time any of your time, and focus on what matters the most, living you life to the fullest and giving the same love, respect, and care to others as you want for you and yours.
Ahhh...blog #2...this is getting fun!! :)
"So live ya life....aayyyyyyyy!"
*Mal*
Good post. I don't know if you've read this yet, but it speaks totally to what you've written here:
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Interesting post... I watch a bit too much crime dramas as well and always contemplate extracting revenge on others but like you I choose to take the higher road.
ReplyDeleteIt does waste too much energy cousin. But we think about it when BS happens to us. I am actually thinking about it now but after reading this, I know I know better and will refrain from acting a fool! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI have wasted a lot of time plotting my revenge. Then I learned to forgive and move on.
ReplyDeleteGod can deal with those that have wronged us in better ways than we can ever imagine.