Proverbs 14:29

I failed today. I have gone so long keeping my temper under control, but the day after I write all about this struggle, I blow it. When I get angry or frustrated, I am completely aware of the right way to handle the situation, but I always choose the opposite. I am sad. I hurt somebody so close to me today, although he never said a word. He just sat there and let me beat him down. He was the epitome of patience and calm. I look up to him so much. My heart hurts right now because I couldn't control my temper and emotion earlier. Fortunately, I apologized and he accepted it with such grace and understanding. Wow. Praise the Lord for giving others the strengths and gifts that I so badly need to learn. So tonight, I am going to focus on another verse involving patience and anger. Another verse from Proverbs, since it is my favorite book in the bible, and it has helped me a lot so far with my temper and patience.

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29

Hopefully next time I can remind myself of this verse, and stop dead in my tracks before I get out of hand.

-Kristen