Lately, I have been dealing with a particular "sandpaper person" in my life. There is nothing more frustrating than having to deal with someone on a daily basis that rubs you the wrong way. I have really been praying about this person and how to deal with them. This person is supper aggressive, abrasive and just does not mix with my personality. We are like oil and water.
I have come to realize that God has placed this person in my life for a reason. I have yet to figure out what it is.
Lately "sandpaper person" has confronted me on many occasions, made me cry, made me angry (which doesn't happen often) and kept me awake at night. Why to I let this person effect me in this way? I'm letting them WIN!! They are breaking me down, but I know that God is going to build me back up and I will be a stronger person for getting through this.
"We know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope." Romans 5:3-4 I'm praying that this will be my progression: From a difficult relationship to Godly character and then to hope. Hope follows pain because pain forces us to trust God and rely upon HIS power to mend a broken life. It is in that abandonment to God that we find hope.
I'm sure you all have dealt with "sandpaper people". How do you deal with confrontations and situations with them? I pray that God will guide me and you through the difficulties to an appreciation for the "rough" people in our lives and develop Godly character in our lives!
"Fame is vapor, popularity is an accident, riches take wings, those who cheer today may curse tomorrow and only one thing endures - Character." - Harry Truman
