Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     When  you are treated badly, do not sling the same attitude
back to the offender.
     Soldier of the cross, you must learn this. Without this freedom 
you will have no peace. Without this  freedom, you will develop a craving
to be treated with respect at all times, to be always perfectly understood, 
to always given the benefit of the doubt.  Without this freedom, you
are undone should you be misquoted.
     The Lord trains us in the arena of unfairness.
     He trains us in the spotlight of false accusation.
     He trains us in the heat of another's anger.
     Don't you understand?  Others will be able to work things out
that will not resolve the same way for you.
     You are a Soldier of the Cross.  You were called and you
responded. You crossed the line, and He has tremendous riches in
store for you.
     That means others will be recognized, and you will go unnoticed, even
though you may have done the same thing or even better.
     Others may be able to clear up misunderstandings, yet you may find
things only get worse in some relationships.
     Others seem to be able get on their feet and have predictable and easy 
financial stability, but you always have to pray in every cent.
     You are a Soldier.  You said you would live for Him.
     Now, understand that the conditions of your life are up to Him.  
     The condition of your mind is up to you.