"It's Easier to Believe the Bad Things"

The movie “Pretty Woman” tells the story of a young woman who made some poor choices, went down the wrong road and became a prostitute. One of her customers sees some good qualities in her and tries to get her to see those qualities. She has a hard time believing him and says something that has stuck in my brain for a long time. She says, “It’s easier to believe the bad things”.

Every level of self-doubt and lack of self-worth exists among people; I’m unlikeable because I’m not pretty, because I’m too heavy, because I’m handicapped, because I’m a failure, because I’m not good at anything, etc., etc., etc.

Self-doubt is crippling.

Jesus Christ had the ability to engage with the broken people of society and lift them up. He also empowered his people with the same ability.

People tend to respond positively if they feel that someone truly cares about them and won’t give up on them no matter what.

Encouragement, edification and admonishment are powerful weapons when wielded by someone who truly cares and has demonstrated that care. Otherwise they are just empty words that fall on deaf ears.

Here’s the challenge for the Christian warrior… find the most unlikeable person you can find and make them your true friend. Seek their company. Invite them into your home. Make them part of your lives. Be resilient and patient and don’t give up and the love of God which surpasses all understanding can cause a wonderful transformation to take place in them and in you.