Post by Don Gieseke on Dec 16, 2011 9:48:13 GMT -6
"A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back." Proverbs 29:11
From "The Secret Place:"
The man would not stop yelling. He was upset, and he wanted everyone assembled for the city council meeting to know it. For more than five minutes he argued with members of the council, often insulting them with his remarks. Several members tried to calm him, but their pleas only fueled his anger. Finally, one of the council members, a man known for his wisdom and fairness, took the microphone and calmly asked the man if he would be willing to meet with him the next day to discuss his concerns. The disgruntled man mumbled a few words, agreed to the councilman's proposal, and finally sat down.
All of us encounter angry people from time to time. How we respond to them is important. We can respond in anger or we can follow Christ's example of showing kindness. As children of righteousness we have the power of God's Spirit working in us to speak wise, loving and healing words to angry, hurting people each day.
PRAYER: Lord, first of all, forgive me for hurting others with my angry words. Knowing your merciful forgiveness, I want to be wise in controlling my anger and responding to others who are angry with your loving-kindness. Amen.
From "The Secret Place:"
The man would not stop yelling. He was upset, and he wanted everyone assembled for the city council meeting to know it. For more than five minutes he argued with members of the council, often insulting them with his remarks. Several members tried to calm him, but their pleas only fueled his anger. Finally, one of the council members, a man known for his wisdom and fairness, took the microphone and calmly asked the man if he would be willing to meet with him the next day to discuss his concerns. The disgruntled man mumbled a few words, agreed to the councilman's proposal, and finally sat down.
All of us encounter angry people from time to time. How we respond to them is important. We can respond in anger or we can follow Christ's example of showing kindness. As children of righteousness we have the power of God's Spirit working in us to speak wise, loving and healing words to angry, hurting people each day.
PRAYER: Lord, first of all, forgive me for hurting others with my angry words. Knowing your merciful forgiveness, I want to be wise in controlling my anger and responding to others who are angry with your loving-kindness. Amen.
