Reaction

We all become angered at times because of things people say and do to us. Our greatest irritations stem from those situations where we were happily going along life when some body...!

This is now the most critical point in determining the way things turn out. We are suddenly faced with a choice on how to respond. In most cases DO NOT go with your first instinct! It's probably something vengeful and vindictive. Wait a moment, collect yourself (what's left of it), and choose to say something nice. How about taking them out for coffee or lunch? WHAT?? Yes, I said it.

As Christians we are accountable to create an atmosphere where God is glorified, always. Even to the point of laying aside our own feelings. Do you know you feelings have nothing to do with anything? The world says your feelings are priority, but in God's kingdom we "turn the other cheek" if someone slaps us. The bottom line is that our response can change the dynamic of every situation. Besides, God promises to "heap coals of fire" on the heads of those who do us wrong, if we respond His way. We get to determine how things will turn out. We can simply difuse a spark that wants to be a fire by responding with a soft, kind word.

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Prov. 15:1

Be Blessed!