"Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, for anger resides in the bosom of fools." -Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NASB)
It seems as though many people in society are offended very easily. For some, differences in thought or opinion trigger knee-jerk reactions often rooted in anger. These reactions do not foster positive relationships or help in resolving conflict.
When considering wisdom in the book of Ecclesiastes, we are reminded that we shouldn't be quick to anger. This doesn't mean we shouldn't stand up for our beliefs, but it does mean we shouldn't automatically respond with anger. King Solomon goes as far as to call quick anger foolish. Instead of being foolishly offended, we should take the concerns of our hearts to God and then listen to and trust in His Wisdom to help us reach the Godly and best solution.
Don't react with knee-jerk anger, talk to God and trust in Him!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for being by my side with love and compassion. Instead of being offended and reacting with anger, help me to bring my concerns to You and then listen to You for guidance and wisdom in my reaction. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
When considering wisdom in the book of Ecclesiastes, we are reminded that we shouldn't be quick to anger. This doesn't mean we shouldn't stand up for our beliefs, but it does mean we shouldn't automatically respond with anger. King Solomon goes as far as to call quick anger foolish. Instead of being foolishly offended, we should take the concerns of our hearts to God and then listen to and trust in His Wisdom to help us reach the Godly and best solution.
Don't react with knee-jerk anger, talk to God and trust in Him!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for being by my side with love and compassion. Instead of being offended and reacting with anger, help me to bring my concerns to You and then listen to You for guidance and wisdom in my reaction. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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