BEING BULLIED
Today's reading: Psalm 3-5

"Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Tell me clearly what to do, and show me which way to turn." Psalm 5:8 NLT

We've all seen the depictions of the neighborhood bully hanging out in the alley waiting to collect the day's milk money.

He uses force.

He uses fear.

He uses threats.

He uses his size.

He uses his reputation.

He uses intimidation.

As grown-ups we now know the bully has matured and milk money is but mere pocket change to him.

The bully shows up in our workplace in the embodiment of an overbearing boss, a condescending co-worker or an executive from higher-up whom you've never met but signs your paycheck.

The bully might also be an old habit that continues to show up during your weakest times. Or when you've experienced a mountaintop experience.

Or a disorder you're fighting with all that's in you, but it's still too big for you pin down and be declared the winner.

As adults being hounded by bullies, I am so glad we can turn to God each and every time our bully shows up in the alley of our lives!

God can re-direct us to take another route home. He can give us words that douse fires our bully wants to set. He can also give us strength to stand up to our bully, in love, with courage, with Him backing us all the way.

God takes care of our bullies--if we just let Him.

An honest man with an open Bible and a pad and pencil is sure to find out what is wrong with him very quickly.     - A. W. Tozer