Don't Let Them Win

Good Morning!! Cynics suspects the worst even in the best of people. They can see more evil through a keyhole, than others see through an open door or window. In Psalms 116, the psalmist had nearly succumb to this danger. He evidently had enemies who were out to get him, with vicious lies and rumors. The attacks were so unjustified and his desperation so deep that he thought he would die. In his loneliness and agony he concluded that there was no one he could trust.

I said in my haste, "All men are liars."—Psalms 116:11 (NKJV)

We see here; that the psalmist's enemies nearly defeated him,...not with knives, but through verbal attacks. And the greatest danger came not from the lies told about him, but from their effect on his soul,...and his walk with the Lord. Beware of cynics, and cynicism. Avoid making snap judgments about others while under stress, as the psalmist did,...even though he eventually realized that his attitude was wrong. God delivered him, and replaced his cynicism with vibrant praise. The Lord can and will do the for us.

Cynicism is a virus that attacks the spirit, and breaks down our relationship with others,...and with God. 

Holy Spirit, As hard as it maybe, don't allow us to hold all accountable for what a few have done,...It only hurts us and our Heavenly Father in the end. Amen.

 " Think on the things that are of God,...and always give thanks."