It can be challenging to stay calm when things around us cause frustration. It can be down right aggravating to hold our tongues when situations or people push us to the brink of wanting to shout; but hold on and hold out! God expects us to view every challenge as a way to demonstrate his love. That love might range from outward demonstrations of forgiveness and kindness to just remaining calm when a situation could become volatile.
God's grace is more than sufficient to cover the madness of confrontation. If you find yourself in a potentially heated debate or could get entangled in road rage or a family misunderstanding; take a moment to evaluate and think- 'what would Jesus do' and what actions or words should I choose that will ultimately glorify God? You could be in the right, but if your righteous indignation and standing up for yourself causes you to make a situation worse then it is better to leave it alone and stay on the side of the peacemaker. It is amazing how quickly the devil can turn a simple comment into a roaring argument. Don't fall prey to the temptation...keep calm and watch God intervene on your behalf.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Have an awesome weekend! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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