October · Daily Formation
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Topic: Taking It Personally
Proverbs 19:11
"A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense." — Proverbs 19:11
CrossCamp Formation Truth
Not every small hurt deserves a big reaction.
Listen — audio devotion
Taking It Personally
Written by Pastor A. B. Samuel — lead pastor and visionary of CrossCamp Church
Narrated with a soft worship instrumental, like a podcast. You can follow the timeline, replay any part and download it.
Morning Reflection
A boy once assumed a friend's short, distracted reply meant he was being deliberately rude, and stayed offended for days — until he learned his friend had simply been dealing with a family emergency that had nothing to do with him at all.
The Word
A lot of offense comes from assuming the worst about someone's intentions, without actually knowing the full story. Sometimes people really do mean to hurt us — but often, they're just tired, distracted, or dealing with something we don't know about.
Proverbs 19:11 calls it wisdom, even glory, to overlook an offense — not pretending it didn't happen, but choosing not to let every small thing wound you deeply.
A Simple Story Jesus Might Tell Today
A boy stepped on another boy's foot in a crowded market by accident, then apologized immediately. But the boy whose foot was stepped on assumed it was on purpose and started a fight — over something that was never intended to hurt him.
CrossCamp ReflectionHave I assumed the worst about someone's intentions instead of considering another explanation?
The next time something small offends you today, pause and consider another possible explanation before reacting.
Lord, give me wisdom to overlook small offenses instead of taking everything personally. Amen.