How to Stop Being So Easily Offended (and Find Peace in Jesus)
"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." — Psalm 119:165 (ESV)
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I so easily offended?” I know I have. It can be something small, like plans changing, someone says something the wrong way, or things don’t go how I pictured, and suddenly, I’m taking it personally.
The truth is that offense usually comes from making life all about me. My comfort. My plans. My expectations. And when those get interrupted, I feel some kind of way.
But here’s the thing: God hasn’t treated me like that. How many times have I gone against Him, choosing my way over His? And yet, instead of walking away, He’s loved me faithfully. That changes everything.
Psalm 119:165 says that when we love God’s Word, we find great peace, and nothing can trip us up. That doesn’t mean life will go perfectly. It means His truth can steady our hearts when offense tries to creep in.
The answer isn’t to toughen up or pretend things don’t hurt. Because they do. The answer is to shift our focus. When I keep my eyes on Jesus, the One who took on my offenses at the cross, I remember how deeply I’ve been forgiven. And that makes it a whole lot easier to show grace to others instead of letting every little thing get under my skin.
So the next time I feel my pride or emotions bubbling up, I can stop and ask: Am I looking at myself, or am I looking at Jesus?
Prayer
Lord, I don’t want to live with a sensitive spirit that gets offended at every little thing. Thank You for showing me so much grace when I’ve gone against You. Help me keep my focus on Jesus so I can extend that same grace to others. Teach me to let go of offense and walk in peace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Remember
When my eyes are on Jesus, I don’t have to carry offense. I can choose grace.
Reflection Questions
What’s one recent situation where you found yourself getting offended?
How has God’s grace toward you challenged you to show grace to others?
What’s a practical way you can shift your focus from yourself to Jesus when you feel hurt or overlooked?
How could letting go of offense bring more peace into your relationships?
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Regina is a writer, homeschooling mom, and owner of a comfort food catering business. A contributor to several publications, she is also an advocate for young adults with developmental disabilities and serves on the Compel Pro volunteer leadership team. Living in Ohio with her family, she designs Squarespace websites for fellow creatives and spends her free time cheering her sons from the sidelines or sipping tea while chatting about God’s goodness with women.
