James 1:19

I am incredibly impulsive. If I could change anything about myself, it would be this. I am impulsive in arguments, and I take them to levels that are completely unnecessary. I talk far more than I need to, get angry far too quickly and jump to conclusions without allowing others to explain. I am an awful listener, and an emotionally unstable girl. I have forgotten (yes, forgotten) about one of my favorite verses of the bible until recently. The one verse that challenges me more than any I have ever read is this:

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19

I absolutely love it. This one verse epitomizes the opposite of me. I do not listen well, I speak a weeks worth of words in a day, and I get angry if I feel like my cat is being made fun of (seriously). When I am feeling proud or prideful, this verse is a sure fire way to put me in my place. I love this verse because it is a challenge. It challenges me to not be so impulsive in arguments, and to put others' emotions before myself. This is one of those verses for me that encompasses who Jesus is, and who I certainly am not. I cannot forget about this verse again, it is way too important. Hopefully, this verse will help me to listen and shut my trap during the heat of an argument.

-Kristen