So many people have said that as people of faith – be whatever you may call it – we must learn to forgive those who betray our trust, especially when we are duped – taken for a costly ride. Sure enough, I try to live by what had been said, but it is getting to a point where I cannot longer live on faith alone – it needs a little bitterness and whole lot of chili peppers to make it ever so slightly palatable.
I have tried for the past couple of weeks to understand what it is that I do or say which makes me “dupable.” I would be unwilling to mention that my friends and many others – unfortunately for them – have also been hoodwinked, but the sheer amount of “I can’t believe this” and the “I swear to . . .” that I have heard is way far too much for a pair of collar bones to bear – I do not need to mention the number of prayers that have been intentionally left unsaid.I have a prayed a little and have received answers – do the right thing! The problem is the right thing to do is often not a nice thing to do. I resorted to trying to do the “people get what they deserve” group of possible things; however, a lawyer told that all of them would be legally damaging – and my attorney’s fee would probably keep me up for years.I cannot possible pull out my hair in frustration – my hair follicles lack the appropriate fertilizers and hair have since left the cranial farm. Banging my head against any solid objects is definitely not an option.I do get incensed each time I cross paths with individuals who have knowingly and deliberately been economical with the truth. I do not know what to say to them. I have prayed that something miraculously horrendous happens to them. They ought to be grateful that God does not answer my prayers whenever I am angry.Some of my friends and I signed a contract which allowed us to enjoy a pretentious “a-muzing” luxury spending for a little while, but at the same time the contract essentially provided an opportunity for one of us to do the unthinkable – test our faith in one another. I have to tell you, my faith is still intact but I do not trust this person anymore.As far as I am concerned, I have faith that the “right and legal thing” will be done. I know I may not recover every cent that I will most likely “give away” uncharitably – and so will most of my friends. However, I am certain that I am faithful to what I say. I will not let this one slide.You, on the other hand, must be trustworthy – keep your word. Please have faith, but do not sign any contracts with those who profess another belief. Be nice, though.
