The other day my dear sweet husband asked me to move my daughter’s car. I will admit that I was a little irritated….I was in the middle of drinking my morning coffee and reading the newspaper. As I was getting into my daughter’s car, he asked me if I was mad at him. (I was not really mad….just irritated that I had to leave my morning coffee and paper.) So, I said, “No, why do you ask?” Well, his response is that I looked mad.
I hate to think that I wear my emotions and thoughts so easily on my face. I do not want to be thought of as a grouchy, irritated, mad person.
This morning I came across this prayer.
Lord Jesus, as someone chosen in you before the world began, holy in you, and dearly loved by you, help me stay aware of how others experience me. Convict me when I come across as a minefield of irritability, a self-righteous porcupine, or a rigid control-meister. I don’t want to be the kind of person who makes others feel the need to tiptoe around or avoid me. Through the resources of the gospel, help me to see, own, and deal with the ways I love poorly. Scotty Smith
Much to think upon today…….
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