Some believe that the Charlie Brown character in “Peanuts” was suffering from Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD). Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by feelings of extreme social inhibition, inadequacy, and sensitivity to negative criticism and rejection.
Wow, I didn’t know Charlie and I had so much in common. I always believed that the only things we shared were an extreme dislike for anyone like Lucy and the fact that we were both lousy baseball pitchers. I realize now that we both struggled with negative criticism and rejection.
Now I know how Esau felt:
For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.
I’m sure glad I placed my burden on Christ and was able to overcome APD. Charlie and Esau never got away from it. Only in Christ is there a cure for that malady. However, a cure is not available for lousy pitching.
Give it some thought.
Gary