"If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal." -I Corinthians 13:1 (NASB)
Many of us experience times or situations that can be frustrated. We may get frustrated at work, at home, while running errands, or even at church. Our frustrations may result from interacting with other people. When we are faced with frustrating interactions, we should be careful what kind of noise we make!
When we get frustrated by others, we sometimes need to take a step back and realize that we may not see the entire picture or understand the events surrounding a person's mood or behavior. As we take a step back, we need to remember that all of our words and actions should be rooted in God's love. If we do not think about and act in God's love, then we are just useless and annoying noises. However, if we act in God's love with a spirit of compassion and forgiveness, the noise we create can be sweet, calming, and beautiful!
Make the right kind of noise by speaking God's love - even when you are frustrated!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for giving me Your love. Help me to always show Your understanding and love to others, even if I am feeling frustrated. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
When we get frustrated by others, we sometimes need to take a step back and realize that we may not see the entire picture or understand the events surrounding a person's mood or behavior. As we take a step back, we need to remember that all of our words and actions should be rooted in God's love. If we do not think about and act in God's love, then we are just useless and annoying noises. However, if we act in God's love with a spirit of compassion and forgiveness, the noise we create can be sweet, calming, and beautiful!
Make the right kind of noise by speaking God's love - even when you are frustrated!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for giving me Your love. Help me to always show Your understanding and love to others, even if I am feeling frustrated. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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