We've all done it. It is rarely intentional but the results seem to be the same. No, I don't mean cut our nails painfully too close. It's those words that pierce our heart. Yeah they may be true or once were but the way that they penetrate our hearts can make our blood boil.For example: " I would never let my kid do that" said to a caring parent.
With a grin we bury that feeling of unworthyness like a septic tank. Problem is septic tanks overflow. Then what? We walk through it and unknowingly track it into our homes. Can I tell ya "it stinks."
So the question: How do you deal with that blood boiling anger? Those words that cut you to the quick...
Steve Williams wrote:
ReplyDeleteThis is an issue that's a tough one to me. I get really defensive when I am knocked down like that. It takes me quite a while to process what is being said to even get to the point where I can ascertain whether there is truth to the comments that I need to pay attention to. Response to criticism has been one of the issues I've done the most praying about in the last few years, and I know it's still a work in progress.
Steve,
ReplyDeleteI think taking time to not only determine what is truth but also applying it correctly is key.
Matt 4:1-11. Not many things are more irritating to me than twisted truth.