DAILY GRACE: SOFT TALK

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"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

SOFT TALK

When we get into an argument with another person, it is

natural for us to raise our voice and match the negativity

of the other person. There is blaming, bringing up past hurts,

criticizing, and making demands. The natural outcome of this

behavior is more anger and hurt. As Christians, we are free to

stay unhooked from arguing by responding with gentleness

and soft words. Soft words have a way of taming anger.

Heavenly Father, please help us to remember that we don't

have to get caught up in arguments that stir up anger. In

those times when arguments happen, give us the soft words

to speak that will take the anger captive and calm it. In

Jesus' name.

Read Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (NIV)

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (KJV)

 

2 comments:

Solid Rock or Sinking Sand said...: I prayed that prayer this morning. Each time I feel the need to win an arguement, I just start praying to my Lord and He seems to give me the right words to say. God's blessings, Lloyd; May 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Amrita said...: needed to read this; May 18, 2010 at 11:54 AM