When I was younger, I never thought of myself as someone who was easily angered. Then I had kids. Three precious kids that I love with every ounce of my being. Three children that I wouldn't trade for a million peaceful beach vacations. However! Having children has probably been the single biggest thing that God has used to refine this sinful heart of mine. There's just something about the time demands, the lack of sleep, the noise, the messes, the long days, the disciplining, the feeding, the entertaining, etc. that can wear a person down. And all of those things that I once thought weren't my issue are suddenly staring me in the face.
As I read this passage this morning in James, I was reminded again of how backwards I act this out on a daily basis. I'm much more likely to be quick to speak, slow to listen, and jump on the anger boat in a flash. I was overcome with gratitude this morning that God is much slower to get angry with me than I can be with my own children.
This week...today... I will work on living out James 1:19 in a way that hopefully looks a little more like Jesus and a little less like me.
1 comment:
I'm with you on this one! God brings that verse to mind on a regular basis & it was NEVER something I ever thought I'd deal with pre-children. :-) Koleta
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