I have been working for a good part of today to make the good decision, the wise decision. That is a very, very hard thing to do sometimes.
Wisdom has always been something that I have held in high regard. It possibly has not always been a goal that I kept in the front of my mind; but it has been somewhere in my head waiting for me to notice it. The book of Proverbs in the Bible reads to me like a treasure chest for life – it is filled with wisdoms of life.
Wisdom is not something that you can read from a book and comprehend fully. You may understand a lesson; but wisdom doesn’t grow or even stick around, unless you open your heart and let the teachings become a part of your soul and your mind. And of course, you have to act on it. So when you make a wise decision; then you have to actually do it.
And that is where I am at today. I know the wise and correct route in a situation is to take the high road. It is to forgive and continue down this road which separates me from another. It is to lay down the things which I could use against the claims of the other and to just walk away.
I could choose to pick up the ammunition that I have. I could engage in this battle. And with the facts that I have; I could win. BUT, what would I win? I would be right. But I wouldn’t truly have won anything. The other side will never ever understand or care about the pain they’ve caused me. And they would never admit to their own wrong-doings no matter the proof that I have. So what would I win? I would put myself thru a stressful time to diminish others’ lives just to be right? Or just because I can with what is in front if me? That is not wise. That is not right. Although in this world, it would be completely justifiable. It still is not the wise choice. So I won’t do it.
Tonight I am thankful for a chance to choose the road of wisdom and forgiveness. The road does not lead me back to these people; of this I am sure. But this road leads to peace. That is a destination that I strive towards.
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