THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

WE CAN’T CONTROL THE ACTIONS OR WORDS OF OTHERS, ONLY OUR RECATIONS TO THEM

Holding onto grudges and living with unforgiveness, anger, bitterness, jealousy, and guilt consumes a significant amount of emotional ENERGY. We have a limited SUPPLY of energy each day, and if we spend it on NEGATIVE emotions, dwelling on those who have WRONGED us, we won’t have the necessary energy for POSITIVE pursuits. This not only hinders our ability to make sound DECISIONS and be CREATIVE but also does a disservice to OURSELVES, our families, and our FRIENDS. It’s important to remember that we can’t control the actions or words of OTHERS, only our REACTIONS. Allowing others to disturb our PEACE means surrendering our POWER. Scripture advises NOT to let anger persist through the night, as unresolved anger and unforgiveness can sap one’s JOY and ENTHUSIASM. Going to bed with such feelings means waking UP with them, TOO. To prevent anger and unforgiveness from obstructing the BLESSINGS meant for us, we must choose to RELEASE these burdens and embrace the PEACE, JOY, and STRENGTH that is INTENDED for us.

Today’s Scripture:

And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry…

Ephesians 4:26, NLT