Christians Are Not Doormats!

I don't really know where this thought came from, but chose to write about it and see what I came up with.
Just because we (assuming you are) are Christians doesn't mean we have to be a doormat for people to trample on! I think there is a stigma about Christians being so delicate, kind or boldless. I think in this wicked world that we live in; we need to be ever more bold! We don't have to take such attitudes, behaviors or treatments just because we are a Christian. I think some people think, "well, they are a Christian; I can get whatever I need out of them. They won't tell me no. She won't fight or argue back with me."
Of course, we should always respond and interact with all with love, but we can also be bold. I know for myself; it is kind of hard for me to stand up for myself especially. Now if we are talking about my children, husband, friends or family; I will stand up and probably roar!
The other day I did stand up. I don't know about you, but I am constantly praying about how to handle situations. I haven't always handled situations correctly and regretted my wording, response and my attitude. I have been going to a Sister in our church's bible studies and they have been so good! It really has made me totally disect myself and anaylze everything about myself! The more I see the junk n my heart and the purging that the Lord is doing! The closer I get; the more I see!! Anyways, I was taking my kids to the Summer Feeding Program at a local school here in town. Also there is a daycare here at one of the school's and they bring the kids in to eat lunch. Well, there is this one lunch lady and she is/was way out of line. I'm not one to start conflict or drama....in fact, I HATE IT! The first incident, was on a Friday. Now I had watched these daycare workers before and really wasn't pleased with their demeanor, expressions and such. Back to the first incident....a little girl probably 4 years old, her name is Jennifer. I could hear her calling her name. Actually, I had babysat her a few time when we first moved here. I watched this worker w/ Jennifer and I did NOT like what I saw. The little girl wanted to eat the chips. The worker wouldn't let her have the whole bag, just a few at a time and was not so nicely encouraging her to eat the rest of her food. Ok, no big deal, right? Well, the worker fought w/ the little girl the whole time, even YELLING in her ear, "NO!" Well, that didn't settle with me. Jennifer proceeded to not eat her lunch, only wanting the Cheddar Harvest Sunchips (can't blame her, they are good!.) The worker would give her a few and then finally just got mad because she wasn't eating and threw all her food away. There were several minutes left of lunch by the way. I certainly didn't like that! I kept praying if I needed to speak up and just didn't feel like it was time, I guess. Well, the next following Friday, same thing. Only this time as they sat down; Jennifer proceeded to jump up out of her seat for whatever reason and I seen this same worker grab a hold of her arm and yanked her back down to seated position and yelled at her agian, "NO!" Ok, I was HOT! I could feel anxiety raising up w/ in me! I was shaking. I was trying so hard to remain calm and just pray. We finished our lunch and moved up a table, same as the worker. I just sat patiently behind her for a moment. The kids were listening to our library lady read to the kids. The worker got up to get herself a drink and that was my moment!! I followed her to the water cooler and gently put my hand on her back, smiled and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I just have to thank you! She looked at me kind of puzzled. I said, "I homeschool our children and I was considering sending my kids back to public school and after watching how you treat this little girl; I no longer want to send my kids back to public school, so thank you!!! The worker said, "she is a difficult child!" Somehow I knew she was going to say that! I looked at her square in the eyes and said that is never a reason to lay a hand on her or yell at her!" She said, "I won't!" OH, I WAS HOT! I said, "I just watched you grab a hold of her and yank her down!" I turned around and walked away. We sat back down while I was trying to pull my composure back together. When I get really mad I tend to shake, stutter, cry sometimes. I really turn into one big awful mess! My children looked at me and they were like, "Mommy, why did you yell at her!?" I told my kiddos I would tell them later. A few minutes later we left and I stopped at the bus to see where they came from. I then drove to the School Board of Education building. I went in and said I need to file a complaint against a daycare worker. I gave my description of what happened.
I would've wanted someone to stand up for my child if that were me. I tried to do the right thing. The lady still has her job somehow. I hope she straightened up after that!