Commenting on current events very rarely happens here, but I must say that the active shooter mass shooting in Kentucky yesterday, (4/10) tied my stomach up in knots.
If the newsfeeds are to be believed, the shooter had been terminated very recently (last week?) from the bank where his livestreamed assault occurred.
Per everything that's been published about the young man, he lived a very blessed, fully supportive life that many would envy having had the opportunity to experience.
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When I was terminated from Delta State University in September of 2013, the lack of professionalism therein was shocking. Ultimately, to be demonized and have the majority of your dignity stripped from you via people you look up to is powerfully defeating and isolating.
I too remember, in response to the intense emotional pain I was left with, having thoughts of seeking some sort of murderous revenge. I recall how disgusted I was at these intrusive scenarios, yet in spite of this, they were at times, quite hard to dismiss.
Nonetheless, I had the good fortune of being able to easily relocate our family from that setting within +/-30 days of the termination occurring. Putting that distance between helped tremendously relative to beginning the process of analyzing what had occurred and why in tandem with putting a damper on my vengeful thinking.
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My termination happened unexpectedly, having worked there for almost one year. Hence, their ridiculously harsh adjudication hit me like a lightning bolt. The campus architect position was quite demanding overall (& equally as fulfilling). Therefore, once I was termed, everything came to a screeching halt.
If I can say anything here that you, dear reader, might take to heart regarding rejection, it is this: Though you may experience it horrendously from your work, family, friends, God has NOT rejected you. Too, in time, you will very likely find people who're willing to come alongside you and support you in light of your circumstances.
The prospect of exacting revenge on individuals who reject you IS NOT IN LINE WITH GOD'S WILL.
The Bible is clear. It is God's place to exact revenge. Not ours.
May the Lord's presence be ever so close to the victims' families as well as the family of the (now deceased) active shooter there in Kentucky.
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