Tired of People ? – Another Perspective

Some people just get on our nerves! Yes, I said it, because it is the truth! It seems to be a taboo thing to say in the body of Christ that being around certain people or energies can be draining, that we don’t like being around certain people, and that we’re just over watching people do one wicked, horrible thing after the next!

I’m saying out loud all of the things we as human beings think, feel, and say when we encounter people that for one reason or another rub us the wrong way, or when we look at the state of the world we live in today.

It can make you TIRED OF PEOPLE!!!

But while you are experiencing the negative behaviors of this individual or group. There is one thing you must never forget if you are going to WIN!

Ephesians 6:12 -For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Most of us have seen this scripture or heard it in one place or another, but do we truly understand: How to apply this scripture as a believer and address situations using this mindset?

Like I said, I heard the scripture before, but baby, it did not stop me from getting in my feelings, saying whatever was running through my mind at the moment (just no filter y'all), cussing like I was possessed, and then acting on what I felt. Because in my mind, that person tried me, and they got what they deserved. Period! End of story! And if anyone else tried me, they were going to get the same thing!

1 John 4:4 -You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

I can only shake my head now when I look back on my past behaviors and compare them to the present time, where, because of intense deliverance, I am no longer willing to fall into to trap of fighting against flesh and blood. I REFUSE!

Here's Why?

Because it is a losing battle.... that we think we are winning by answering back, becoming stressed, getting angry, worrying about what they did to you, what they are doing now, or what they are going to do.

Really, all you are doing is raising your blood pressure and bringing on premature wrinkles! And That is a Hard NO For Me -No Thank You !!!!

The more time you spend in God’s presence, you will begin to exercise a very important spiritual muscle that most people don’t spend enough time exercising: seeking the deeper things of GOD!

That person who cut you off while you were driving, the boss that keeps picking on you, the cheating spouse, the person that keeps your name in their mouth when they are not even a thought to you, the kids that are rebellious and disrespectful, the family members that keep taking advantage of you and offer nothing in return. I could go on and on.

The violence, the depraved things we hear and see, the lack of genuine concern for one another as human beings …. are Not Flesh and Blood.

They are the rulers, the powers, the world forces of darkness, the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. The events that are happening to you are the manifestation of battles and events that have already happened in the spiritual realm and are now showing up in this natural realm.

Luke 6:45- A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart.

• The attack of slander and lies is the manifestation of a lying, gossiping, slanderous spirit.

• The cheating partner is the manifestation of the spirit of lust, rebellion, and confusion.

• The people who skip the line, cut you off, who appear the be targeting you out of nowhere are the manifestation of spirits of conflict, strife, anger, jealousy, torment, and envy.

• The people who constantly call to dump on you, always need something, offer nothing of value in return, and swear they are getting over on you, are simply vampiric spirits.

• The person who betrayed your trust and let you down is just manifesting spirits of deception and manipulation.

So the next time you come across a situation where you begin to feel tired of people, feel like you need to withdraw permanently from people, or start to become jaded because of your experiences with people.

STOP!

Don't be so quick to speak, to react, to jump up ! This is chess, NOT checkers! Study your opponent because the opponent has already studied YOU!

PRAY & DISCERN! Ask Yourself and The Holy Spirit the Following Questions?

1. Explore the purpose of this attack.

2. Do you need to respond? If so, how do you respond?

3. How much, if any, energy or attention should you give to the situation?

   
   

We are to learn and grow from every hurt, not become the hurt.

We are not to become the thing that we experienced or that was done to us.

This does not mean we are robots and won't feel, it doesn't mean that we might not slip up and snap back, and it doesn't mean we don't have the right to have boundaries and protect ourselves and families from harm - Let me make that clear !!!!

The renewing of our minds takes time, but guess what? A Change IS Going to Come!!

It will happen! In the meantime,

PUT ON & KEEP ON YOUR ARMOR!

Ephesians 6:10 -Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

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