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Monday Meditation

10 Sep

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Once more these verses came to mind after a rough spot this week. I’ve written about them before. Here’s the original post that I needed to read–again.

 

“Post this at all the intersections, dear friends:  Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God’s righteousness doesn’t grow from human anger.” (The Message, emphasis mine)

 

These verses out of James (1:19-20) were very convicting to me this week. Too many times I’ve gotten angry at my children for not acting right or having a wrong attitude before listening and trying to understand what is really going on, before trying to gently teach.

Reacting instead of Responding.

My prayer this week is that anger would straggle along in the rear.

What is your prayer for the week?

 

 

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  1. Theresa Bond says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    beautiful. thanks. after hearing about a family member attempting to derail their daughter’s aspirations, i needed this!

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  2. Theresa Bond says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    beautiful. thanks. after hearing about a family member attempting to derail their daughter’s aspirations, i needed this!

    Reply

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