Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Uncaring People

"And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."
Matthew 24:10 KJV

It's amazing the sacrifices we make in life because we care about people. In every walk of life believers constantly put the needs of others before theirs. The sad part about that is more often than not the Golden Rule doesn't mean that much to people as it once did. So when people we care about don't care back we often get offended or just plain mad.

Here is the reality of the world we live in today. No matter how much you care some people just won’t care back.  It’s not the end of the world.  At some point you have to realize that truth and not let it get the best of you. If you don't bitterness will turn into hatred and then hatred into hurts that won't heal. Old wounds and grudges will always bring you down.

Peace cannot be found until you let go of the hatred or hurt that lives in your heart because of uncaring people. It’s about accepting the past, letting it go, and pushing your spirit forward with a new perspective. Nothing empowers your ability to heal and grow as much as love and forgiveness.  

You know real freedom when you stop overwhelming your mind with caring about what everyone else thinks, and start doing what you feel in your heart is right. In fact, you can end half your troubles immediately by no longer permitting uncaring people to dictate doing what God wants you to do. You have to put your life in God's hands and trust Him to help you know He's in control even when it seems like He's not.

Uncaring people may be able stop you temporarily, but only you can do it permanently if you let that spirit take over your heart. So don't!

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