Q: I’m having trouble with a former friend. Whenever she was in a bad mood. She’d talk behind my back, make fun of me, and even throw me on the floor! When I told her we couldn’t be friends anymore, she started putting hate notes in my locker and spreading rumors about me. What should I do?
A: It must really hurt to be treated this way by someone • you probably still care about.
Your friend may be dealing with some serious personal problems. Often when young people act aggressively and mistreat others, it’s because they live in a troubled home.
This girl probably doesn’t like herself very well. What she needs more than anything is a close friendship with Jesus, to know that He loves her, and to love Him in return. It will help her form positive relationships with others and feel better about herself.
Ask God to help you forgive her for the wrong she has done. Then ask her if there’s some way you can help. Offer to listen. Also, find out if you’ve done anything to hurt her that would cause her to act mean toward you. Be kind, but at the same time make sure she understands that you won’t tolerate mistreatment. You might suggest that she talk to her parents, a teacher, counselor, or pastor who can help her deal with whatever problems she’s facing. If she doesn’t respond positively to your offer for help, you may want to take the problem to a teacher or counselor who can directly intervene in the situation. (Check out Ephesians 4:32!)
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Tomado de: Daily Devotions for Junior 2020
“Eyes of the Crocodile”
From: Charles Mills
Colaboradores: Javier Gadea & Miguel Miguel
