Did you know that some relationships can come between you and God? It can be relationships with family, friends, co-workers, pastors, church, and on and on.  These relationships can become more important to us than God.

We often insist on having our own way in relationships, not realizing that our attempts to control others may be detrimental.  Bitterness, unforgiveness, and just being offended is the bait of satan.  The following is a list of ways to stay unoffended.

1.  Take the lower seat.  Consider everyone more important than yourself.
2. Always remain grateful.  Gratitude changes our attitude by keeping us aware of God's provision and blessings in our lives.
3. Give others their freedom.  Don't try to control others.  People need the freedom to make decisions for themselves.
4. Make decisions that promote life in others.  When someone offends you, choose to speak words of life over them and do things that build them up.  This makes the devil so mad.  You didn't take the bait!
5. Trust God to bring justice.  Vengeance belongs to the Lord.
6. Dedicate time to the Lord.  
   Refresh your spirit in prayer, Bible study, worship and fellowship in His presence.

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