Hate is a strong word.

This week I've begun to realize what Jesus meant when He said things like "be in the world, but not of it" or "they will hate you because they hate me". I say what God has told me and what He's shown me....cause I think it's a cool revelation....and people get super offended. Not like they don't hate me already and think I'm stuck up and a "big-head" (their words, not mine). It's not that....I'm not a snitch. But I'm not gonna lie when asked a direct question. And just because I don't talk as much anymore...it's because I'd rather talk to to people who aren't always gossiping and such....people like Jesus. I'm sorry if you don't get it. It breaks my heart. And I'm hurt that you don't respect me anymore. But I'd rather have you hate me than accept me while I act like you. I'm not trying to be mean....that's just the way it is. Do I love you? Yes. That's why it hurts so much. I'm tired of being used and tossed away. Thus was the life of Jesus. Except He was way better at this "living " thing than I am....