Text For Friday, 25 May 2007

[barry]

Be agitated, but do not sin.—Ps. 4:4.

Stressful circumstances can cause even loyal servants of Jehovah to speak or act unwisely. (Eccl. 7:7) When under severe trial, Job became somewhat unbalanced and had to have his thinking corrected. (Job 35:2, 3; 40:6-8) Although “Moses was by far the meekest of all the men who were upon the surface of the ground,” on one occasion he became provoked and spoke rashly. (Num. 12:3; 20:7-12; Ps. 106:32, 33) David had shown admirable self-control in not striking down King Saul, but when Nabal insulted him and screamed abuses at his men, David became infuriated and lost his good judgment. Only when Abigail intervened did he regain his senses. (1 Sam. 24:2-7; 25:9-13, 32, 33) We too may face stressful situations that could rob us of our good judgment. Carefully weighing the viewpoints of others, as David did, can help us to avoid acting rashly and hastening into sin.—Prov. 19:2. w 3/1/06 15, 16a

[Candace]

My temper is quick to flare when I see something WRONG going on. :angry:

It has taken years to get a handle on it, and it still presents a challenge when faced with injustice or wrongdoing or whatever. :argue:

Learning how to communicate with the wrongdoer in a civil manner has been quite difficult, but I think I'm making progress. :huh:

I'm not as volatile as I used to be. It's when there's an on-going situation that never gets resolved that ultimately causes me to blow a blood vessel. Once I get pushed over my threshold.......lookout! :ranting2:

[eyes&ears]

My temper is quick to flare when I see something WRONG going on. :angry:

It has taken years to get a handle on it, and it still presents a challenge when faced with injustice or wrongdoing or whatever. :argue:

Learning how to communicate with the wrongdoer in a civil manner has been quite difficult, but I think I'm making progress. :huh:

I'm not as volatile as I used to be. It's when there's an on-going situation that never gets resolved that ultimately causes me to blow a blood vessel. Once I get pushed over my threshold.......lookout! :ranting2:[/b]

Well you go girl, someone woke up all feisty :fight.sml: and ready to go this Friday morning. :186: :ban_dance02:

Love to you and Baby Girl Candi :Love:

Sisterly love

E & E

[eyes&ears]

Stress, unbalanced, not using a sound mind. Do I look stresed to you all :rolleyes: :wacko: :crazy: :200: :nuts: :199: :200:

Well like Candance said it is certainly a challenge trying to to stay grounded when dealing with injustice and wrongdoing. So very true. This satanic system is so very messed up and evil saturates every part of it.

It has also taken me quite sometime to remember who is the ruler of this world and how he loves it when I go off the deep end regarding lack of self control and self discipline. Jehovah will help, BUT IT SURE AIN'T EASY (that's a big understatement)

Sisterly love

E & E

[Jeshurun]

The temper can be a very evil and divisive thing. Being Sicilian, I have this inherent gene that makes life very difficult at times. Recently, I didn't utter a word to my wife for two weeks because she refused to read one silly little paragraph about how the mainstream news is censored and controlled by the ruling elite.

I guess the frustration springs from love and trying to open people's eyes. When someone I don't know well refuses to listen, I've learned to shrug it off. But when it comes to my wife, it's a difficult challenge and she has been hot and cold and it's a real test of patience. But blowing my top helps no one and is very counter-productive.