Dear Hurt One,

You have to love people where they are, not where you want them to be. If you will remember this, it will help. You did not say if you are a Christian or your sister is a Christian, but the principles laid out in the word of God will help either way. If you are a Christian you have the Lord to help you through. If you are not a Christian, I would seriously think that decision through because you have bigger problems than your sister’s wrath! Where you spend eternity depends on it.

Now back to your question. The Bible has answers to any question or problem. You cannot change your sister but you can change you! You need peace instead of offense! Peace only comes from the Lord. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Paul goes on to tell us to think or mediate on the good things, not the things that bother us. Do this and peace will come to your heart. It won’t be as easy to become wounded, and you’ll find your love will outgrow your discontentment for your sister!