S - Scripture
Proverbs 17 v. 14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water;
so quit before the quarrel breaks out.
O - Observation
Control your temper. Or as the
Fixx once sang, "One thing leads to another." Have you ever said
something that you wish you could take back? Letting out water. Have you ever
whispered to your friend what's driving you crazy about so and so. Letting out
the water. Have you stewed and thought about revenge or getting even when
you've been done wrong? Letting out the water. We as Christians need to
take the lead. Matthew 6 v. 9, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they
shall be called Sons of God. And.. 2 Timothy, 2 v. 24-25, " And the
Lords servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone. an apt teacher,
forbearing, correcting his opponents with gentleness, God may perhaps grant
that they will repent and come to know the truth."
A - Application
How
quick am I letting out the water?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to be a peacemaker. Love Will.
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This is hard. There are times when it feels so good to get things off your chest. And yet we are not supposed to gossip. I have been guilty of venting and then apologizing to the one that was hearing me vent and they say oh but it's good to let it out you've got to get rid of it. But should we vent to one another or should we vent to our Lord he totally knows both sides of the story and he will give you strength and peace. Father help me to only vent to you and guide me that I might be a peacemaker. Thank you for Jesus! Amen
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