In this world, too many people live by the motto, “Might makes right.” We all know someone who pushes their way, bullies others and demands to be heard. They make our lives difficult because we live in fear of them. Those of us with gentle spirits are even more susceptible to those who are demanding and insensitive. There will always be those who use words and actions to get their way, and we will be hurt in the process. Can it be enough to know that God commands us to let Him be the judge of others? We are not exchange assaultive words, nor hurt those who hurt us. We don’t have to set ourselves up to be hurt, and can certainly set strong boundaries, but we must choose to be peaceful people in spite of how others choose to live their lives.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.