DON’T SETTLE FOR HATRED!!!

(1) THE ENEMY will use a handful of insensitive people in his attempt to rewire your brain to hate. Your open, loving heart frustrates him. 

(2) RECENTLY (within the past few years) it seems like you have encountered some of THE WORST PEOPLE you’ve ever met in your life. 

(3) They are hateful, selfish, arrogant, liars, cons, two-faced, betrayers, etc & they have soured your heart towards “people.” 

•You no longer trust or believe in people.
•You’d rather not be bothered with anyone.
•Your heart is still trying to recover from the pain of trusting the wrong people.
•You’re all but convinced that there’s no one on earth who is worth your time, trust, or love. 

(4) THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SATAN WANTS. He wants you disconnected, discouraged, angry, depressed, & isolated. That way, he can destroy you & your purpose. 

(5) I WANT TO CHALLENGE YOU to change your focus & become discerning. Everyone is not alike. There are good people all around you. But they’re NOT perfect. You will have to give them Grace. Connect with them. But this time, before you connect, put BOUNDARIES in place. 

•Say NO when your gut tells you to!
•Say YES if you‘re comfortable!
•Set aside time for yourself.
•Move slowly when making new connections. 
•Be on guard for takers, users, & frauds. They’re still out there. 

(6) DON’T GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Just avoid demonic people—the ones who are up to no good. 

(7) COMMIT TO LOVING yourself & others the way the Lord wants you to. Don’t settle for hatred. Nobody is worth that.