Peace By Any Means

It is a hard thing to not take up for yourself. The world asks you "Who else will?" When you take this approach in life you often become labeled as combative, argumentative or even angry. Others remember your time together as that, even if it is not the majority of the time. It's a difficult thing to be positioned in. Especially when you are a victim or perceive yourself to be one. I find myself "standing up" for what is right, for my rights for what I think of as the truth. But is it worth peace? Do you want to be known as the 'uh-oh' person? Do you want to be known as the person that brings peace the every situation? I do, but it is going to take me surrendering to God, allowing him to be my advocate, my savior. It's a work in progress.