I’ve come to the conclusion I need to live in a bubble. The reason for this you ask, well, keep in mind, I have 4 broken vertebrae in my back–the other morning I was getting off the train on my way to work and I guess someone spilled something on the stairs. Well, my shoes don’t do well on slippery surfaces and down I went, down the stairs. It was kind of like sliding on my bum down the stairs but either way it was a pretty funny sight to see. I think my ego was more bruised than anything though. I just got up and started walking again. but then 5 minutes later I felt all the muscles in my neck and back that I sprained tighten back up and start hurting. Needless to say that night I was pretty sore. I’m doing better now but still kind of sore, I just don’t know if it’s from that fall or the original fall. I’m telling you, just let me live in a bubble and I’ll be alright. Ok, not really, I just need to be more careful apparently.
I just read your question from 2 blogs ago…don’t know if you’re still wondering about it, but since your pain is now amplified and I had somewhat similar situation I thought I’d respond.
(“how much do we take, how far do we go and never get anything in return…or do we ever stop?” )
My thought: Teaching people how we’d like to be treated/taking action if we’re not being treated properly (ie: health put in danger) doesn’t make us less of Christians. It makes us Christians who are taking care of the body Christ gave us, recognize the toll the actions of other take on our health, etc. I don’t think staying in situations like the one you, albeit vaguely, describe is quite what Jesus meant when he said to turn the other cheek. I believe he meant, “Don’t slap back,” not, “Let yourself get slapped repeatedly.”
So….with the limited knowledge and my worldview that was my gut response. Hopefully it’s not completely off the mark. 🙂