So what does God owe me? Where is the balance sheet tipped in my favor? The bigger question is, if such indebtedness is possible. Although I understand the concept expressed through those words, I question it’s logic.
    God has given us life, breath, and everything we need to live. As Creator and sustainer, he has given us all that we have. For God to be indebted to us, we would need to give him excess of what he has already given us.
The problem with the above statement is that it implies that God will repay according to the good you’ve done. It’s as if he owes us something due to what we have done. But is that possible?
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    I’d rather love my enemies from a distance. But to love and do good to them? That’s too much connection. That much proximity puts me at risk of being hurt again. Yet the words of Jesus continue to disturb us.

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you” (Luke 6:27-28).

    Doing good to your enemies may impact their heart and change their attitude towards you. But it may also give them more opportunity to do harm. You enmity would continue to grow and develop into something completely unbearable.
    But what if you allow God to change you in the process? We know your enemies won’t change. The Holy Spirit will begin working on your ego. You’ll learn a better way to handle pain. You’ll experience the comfort of the Holy Spirit in a deeper way than ever before. Your value as a person loved by God will become your identity. So go ahead. Love your enemies. And do good to them.
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Why can’t we all get along? Why are some people so irritating? Why are some so down right evil?
Although we don’t want any of these negatives, there is a place for them. They contrast and highlight the good. Without the evils, the good won’t seem so good. We would just take it for granted.
Evil was not part of God’s plan, and there will be an end to evil. But Satan has impacted our society so much that there are many who think doing good is only an alternative. But for an appointed time, let it be so. These evils will help in highlighting the good.
 

When the road is pitch dark with no street lights and raining, it’s beneficial to have another car in front of you. You just need to follow.
Thankful for those who have gone before us. They shed the light in dark places. Their light puts us at ease. Their presence gives us hope. We can do this. Even when it’s dark, we’ll make it through.
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But it’s easy to get caught up responding to all the grumbling people. Because that is the most urgent need at the moment, and they will demand your response. Their expectations have not been met. Hold your responses. Just listen, and cry out to God.
When God opens your eyes, you will see possibilities that you may not have noticed before. The solution may be quite simple as a kind word of understanding, or it may be as complex as developing your next strategic move. Either way, the answer is right there. Ask God to open your eyes of leadership.

When the area is a mess, people are prone to dump trash and make it more messy. There is something unique to messiness. It just invites more of its own kind.
Neatness will do the same. An area that’s kept clean will invite more cleanliness. The urge to create a mess is deterred by the neatness.
Yet there will be those who continue to create a mess. They are the ones who are not deterred by the neatness. Their inner slant toward messiness or irresponsibility overpowers other deterrents. Then messiness will rule.
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Offenses offend. That’s what they are meant to do. And those offenses stick to the person like skin on bones.
Imagined offenses also offend. Misunderstanding and misinformation will cause these imagined offenses. But the effect is the same as actual offenses. 
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No, you don’t need to check with me. Just get it done. You select, make the choice, decide, or choose what’s best.
Later, we can discuss and assess the situation. Since I trust your judgement, there is no risk involved. I feel secure in giving you the freedom.
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The person holding the position may not deserve honor. But give it anyway. Their behavior and attitudes may not be appropriate for your work environment, but honor them anyway.
Give honor to the position they hold. Give it for the sake of a peaceful work environment. Give honor hoping for a change even when it seems impossible.
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