Do you sweat the small stuff? Do you find yourself losing your patience from your kids being kids? Do you get anxious when you haven't yet heard back from the Dr.'s office or the job interview? Or, could you be like I was the other day when my husband came home and I was cleaning up a mess....
What is most important to you? Proverbs 14:29 says "Patience leads to an abundant understanding but impatience leads to stupid mistakes!" Romans 15:1 (MSG) gives us a way..."Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?”
When we feel ourselves getting to that point of overwhelm and frustration, let's remember to pause and pull from our strength....looking for ways to serve others instead of stir up conflict!
