OT... I just wanted to share this!!!
My sister shared this with me and it couldn't have come at a better time.I was struggling with my inner self and with Carmen's help I got through it. (Still had some angry,hurt feelings with my neighbor because I was wronged by her I felt) So just so happens my sister sent this to me in an email and so I wanted to share it because it has inspired me to do what is right by God.....
Road rage. Domestic violence. Hurtful words. Emotional outbursts. All of these remind us that many people carry around an enormous amount of anger. When we feel we have been wronged, how can we deal with the resulting anger in a way that does not harm others? The answer is found in The Book.
Road rage. Domestic violence. Hurtful words. Emotional outbursts. All of these remind us that many people carry around an enormous amount of anger. When we feel we have been wronged, how can we deal with the resulting anger in a way that does not harm others? The answer is found in The Book.
| From The Book |
Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.
Romans 12:2,9-18, page 1130 My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight.
James 1:19-20, page 1223 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1, page 650 People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:11, page 654
| God's Promise |
Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord. Instead, do what the Scriptures say: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you." Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:19-21, page 1131
| Action Point |
Conquer evil with good today. When you are wronged, take a moment to pray and to ask God to work forgiveness in your heart. Look for an opportunity to pay back an insult with a kind word or a traffic problem with a wave. Start a ripple of peace, and watch the effects in your life and in the lives of others.Brandy
Colossians 3:16~ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Brandy,
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful Word with us.
I have done just this, especially when driving. I used to have road rage years ago...I would curse people and shake my fist if they pulled out in front of me or turned without a blinker, any little thing that we have all probably done at some time or other.
When I finally realized what I was doing...I started to pray for that person instead and I would feel a peace come over me. Before...when I got angry...I would feel more agitated and more angry.
Since then, this is a regular practice of mine when driving. I'm still working on it in the rest of my life. Thank you for this much needed reminder. I have been very stressed lately, especially at work. I will work at praying for my boss, instead of getting so angry when she does the things that drive me up the wall. I will put her in God's capable and loving hands and He will give me the peace I need at work.
I'm glad Carmen could help you when you needed it. She is a great lady and a real woman of God.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful Word with us.
I have done just this, especially when driving. I used to have road rage years ago...I would curse people and shake my fist if they pulled out in front of me or turned without a blinker, any little thing that we have all probably done at some time or other.
When I finally realized what I was doing...I started to pray for that person instead and I would feel a peace come over me. Before...when I got angry...I would feel more agitated and more angry.
Since then, this is a regular practice of mine when driving. I'm still working on it in the rest of my life. Thank you for this much needed reminder. I have been very stressed lately, especially at work. I will work at praying for my boss, instead of getting so angry when she does the things that drive me up the wall. I will put her in God's capable and loving hands and He will give me the peace I need at work.
I'm glad Carmen could help you when you needed it. She is a great lady and a real woman of God.
Christ's peace,
Connie aka Teal Rose
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