On the Half Shell – Living in the Raw

I was complaining today about something I should not have been, or at least not in the manner that I was.

I began to receive a “lecture” about being more patient with this particular circumstance in my life. This, of course, did not go over well with me. I continued to rant and was told to STOP. I then replied that I would NOT be lectured to and proceeded to say some things that while maybe were true, were not necessary. I was looked in the eye and told, “Every time someone says something to you about something hurtful or wrong that you are doing doesn’t mean you have to go on the attack of that person.” I’ve been thinking about that a lot.and why I do it. I don’t have an answer, but I’m praying on it.

Ive decided it’s a defense mechanism as a result of pride. Of being “right” , regardless. I am continuing to pray for redemption of this terrible part of my character.