There is a Choice

When someone does you wrong;
when someone betrays you;
when someone lies to you;
when someone hurts you;
when someone is cruel;
when someone simply disagrees with you . . .

you can fight;
you can argue;
you can crawl around in the muck with them;
you can plan revenge;
you can build up walls;
you can lash out;
or . . .

you can love!

There is a Choice.
You need not forget, but you can forgive.
You need not retaliate, but you take heed.
You need not lash out, but realize your worth.
You need not isolate yourself, but point your shoes in another direction.

Love yourself first.
Allowing others to deal with their issues
gives you time to love those that deserve it.
Pray for their hearts.
Pray for their actions.
Pray that they find love for themselves.