Has anyone ever been so irritated with a person, or situation, that you start questioning your own salvation? It's almost like your anger is saying, "There is no way that I am showing the love of God to anyone ever!" There are times when I find myself in that exact spot: annoyed at the kid taking my order at the fast-food place, road-raging my way down the street, being impatient while standing in line, or upset with someone for not doing something exactly the way it should have been done the first time. Now, there are some justified moments when a little righteous indignation does a little good, but mostly when I find myself getting upset unjustifiably, I also find that my concern for the needs and hurts of others is easily forgetten as well. These are questions I ask myself: 1. Is my annoyance compatable with humility? Many frustrations can be attributed to a lack of humilty, which causes us to think we deserve more than we really do. 2. Am I seeing all there is to see in this situation? Find the purpose for whatever the issue is. If a person is at the center of the contention there might be a need in that person's life that isn't being met, and they might need you to meet it, and why not in that situation! 3. Can God be pleased with my attitude? I don't want my life to resemble a resounding gong or clanging cymbal. The only way to ensure that it is something pleasing to God is to ensure that I am constantly living out the love of God.
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yeah you were supposed to give me an illustration of some sort, but I forgive you.
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