I've seen so many posts and heard people talk about how they have to cut people off to protect their peace. In their eyes their way of protecting their peace is shielding themselves from all negativity and people who they judge are toxic. When you think about it, that doesn't sound bad, who doesn't want an easy-going life free from drama. But to what extent are you "protecting your peace" and becoming toxic in your own way? Sometimes we have the mindset of viewing others in a negative light but viewing ourselves as morally superior therefore, wanting nothing to do with other people. We'd rather cut ties than seek true peace with others. True peace involves accepting hat we can't change others to our liking. We can give advice, we can listen, we can teach and be the example, but change starts when the other person begins. So, getting rid of the expectation that we have for others can help or at least realizing that people are capable of failing our expectations. Doing this can help you personally from getting hurt. As a Christian, having your hope in Christ can help because we're able to pray and leave our burdens with the Lord. I used to think that was easier said than done but overtime it became easier because the alternative is stressing yourself out. We have the opportunity to pray for those in our lives and pray for ourselves. I know some people may not be Christian, but I know no other way to have peace but through Christ because he is our example to follow. Through Him, I personally was able to have more confidence, discernment, strength, and guidance. We can overcome many internal and external challenges in Christ. Knowing that pain in this life is temporary, because we put our hope in Him and that our eternal dwelling place is with Him, helps. All of that to say that I do not agree with the trend of protecting your peace. There is a right way to go about it, and I do recognize that there are situations where you would have no contact with people.
Protecting Your Peace: The Problem
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