This can happen in so many ways in our daily lives;
*Rudeness from a stranger
*Bad driving
*A Company overpaying you on your bill
*A service of any kind with a bad turnout, not what was promised or expected {such as lawn care, salons, cleaners, plumber, restaurant}
*A friend or family member not being what they should be
*Your husband mistreating you
*A complaint or put down.
We live in a fallen world surronded by people who are not perfect.
We need to remember that we are not perfect and are forgiven, so we should be able to understand others faults. things go wrong, words are spoken too quickly!
This has been a problem for me, I am a bit of an "ex diva." I thought, "its who I am!" No, it is a sin.
I was always ready to show my strength with words, rant my rights or dissaproval of what was wrongly said or done to me or my family! even sometimes to my family.. :(
The Lord is working on my heart.. This part is dying and I am so very glad. There are still struggles.. but I have come a long way.
We should not be eager to be angry with others who are christian or non christian. "Dont just pretend that you love others: really love them." Romans 12:9
When we begin to get angry, rude, raise our voice.. its ugly!
James 1:19-20"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."
"Dont quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible." Romans 12:18
Nancy Campbell of Above Rubies writes, "Is it weak to have a gentle and quiet spirit? No. It is a woman of strength who keeps a gentle spirit in the face of harshness and rebuke. It is a strong woman who keeps an even temper when she feels overwhelmed and angry."
She also writes, "Sweet words are becoming to a woman."
Let us stop attacking one another. Let us stop looking to find something to fight about.
Let us be living among eachother with love, patience, prayer and understanding!
Romans 12:10 "Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."
God thinks of us as precious when we are gentle. I think of my daughter who watches me and how I behave. I would never want to see her 'quick to anger.' This is not easy and this goal needs to be put in prayer, Jesus wants to help you!
I found this prayer from Stormie Omartian
Lord, Help me to be so filled with Your love, peace, and joy that envy over anything never enters my heart or my mind. Help me to be loving and kind at all times so that I never fall prey to the cruelty of my own wrath. Don’t allow the torrential power of anger to wash away my life in a moment of weakness. Give me patience and peace in my heart because I look to You for all I need~ In Jesus Name, Amen
How do you deal with anger? Have you struggled?
Much love, Sarah beth
Linked with:
Far Above Rubies
Women Living Well
Our simple Country Life
Raising Homemakers
4 comments:
Thanks for this timely reminder. I got up on the wrong side of a sleep deprived night and was vindictively planning how to make the kids pay for it! Not pretty at all!
Now I shall just thank God for each of my kids and get on with my day. :)
Wow this is a thought provoking post. I found you through Courtney's link and I am so glad I did! I cannot claim to react with gentleness especially when wronged and I know I am right. Still I know that this is not license for me to get angry and do/say things that are not glorifying to God. Thanks again for your post and God bless!
thank you for this post...i have fallen into this trap of speaking before i think and usually loudly...and yes, have used the "this is who i am" line a few too many times. gentleness in action and word is something i remind my children of, but i need to remind myself too...thanks for affirming that for me!!
This is an area that I struggle with. I pray everyday that God will shut my mouth and only allow me to speak the words He wants me to say! I have learned along the way the things I used to think were so important and I had to voice my opinion or displeasure really weren't that big of deal. Now I do think there are times when we do need to speak up. We just need to allow God to direct us.
I really have enjoyed browsing around your blog. Thanks for the encouragement!
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