1 Timothy 2:8–10 (ESV) — 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.
NOTE: Very clearly, verse 8 speaks to me. Instead of getting upset and preparing to argue my case, I need to go first to God in prayer. We are all so quick to get angry when something does not go right, and especially when we are in the "right." Why is prayer our second choice? Why do we always try to fix it ourselves? Why do we let ourselves get emotional, by that I mean, get angry? Why, or why? I wish I could remember to go to God first when information hits me that is disturbing. I need to place a reminder, like another dot on my watch, that means "go to God first."
PONDER:
- When something goes wrong, what is my first reaction?
- How often do I pray before acting when things go wrong?
PRAYER: Father, forgive me for my impatience. Forgive me for letting "things" steal my joy. I want to remember to pray first.
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