"Be the bigger person"

"Be the bigger person"

This is a phrase I have been becoming all too familiar with. So much so, that I hear it and I want to scream. I am so stinking tired of being the bigger or better person, however you want to phrase it.....
and then with a huge sigh I come to my senses and know that being the bigger person means being the example that He expects and wants me to be. I know he wants this of me and so I shake it off and prepare for another day of nonsense.
Sometimes, I think what in the world is going on!? I can't do this, this is crazy....but then I am reminded that He has overcome the world and this little "thing" that I am going through right now is nothing compared to what He went through. I know He doesn't give me anything I can't handle and because He believes in me, I can believe in myself.  Sometimes standing up for what you know is right and what you believe in causes trouble in this world. I will never back down on something I believe to be truth. Day after day I am learning and being shaped, and for that I am thankful.
So, to those that hold grudges and refuse to speak, to the ones with the looks of disgust and anger, I say this to you. You are only harming yourself, the longer you hold a grudge is just your time wasted. Cause let's face it, I'm the one with a smile on my face. Grow up, let's be adults.