Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 30:33For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.
Even after rushing to pick up our load of trees, we had to sit in Sparta for 30 minutes or more — so I ACTUALLY COULD HAVE GOTTEN A SHOWER! James 5:9Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
I still don’t know what happened and where all of that anger came from yesterday. I didn’t like feeling that way and I pray it stays away! Even in the midst of the anger, I continued to repent. I don’t want to grumble against anyone! Reading that scripture from James last night was sobering!
On another note, remember in my last post I showed some pictures of my husband and I posing across the mountain from where we have a mountain house now? If you missed those pictures, click HERE.
Anyway, Friday my little family decided to visit that house where we had the pictures made 21 years ago! The people we knew didn’t live there anymore, but we thought we would take a chance and see if the new owners would let us take some pictures. So here you go. We stood at this home 21 years ago and looked out over these mountains. (My husband is pointing at our home.) NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS could we have imagined that we would have a house there! Here is a view of our house from the place we visited. Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Only God could have done such a thing! We still don’t know why we have that beautiful house in the hills of Virginia, but we give God all of the glory!
Now we are home. Here I sit. Sunday morning. My family is asleep … I am at peace. I have had some time to myself to read God’s Word. I still have some things to discuss with Him, but I thought I’d share my pictures with you.
I am really looking forward to corporate worship this morning!
Happy Sunday (no anger …)!
Ok, I had to come back and revise this post. After being out of town for several days with no access to a computer, I didn’t see November 19th’s prophecy bulletin. Timely AS ALWAYS. See this:
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns — 11/19/2010:
Refuse to allow frustration and impatience to rule, as there is no faith or trust in emotional reactions. Rise above the circumstances that have made you angry, and establish peace in your heart. Then, you can find wisdom and direction in solving your dilemma. I will pour out wisdom liberally, if you will set your heart and mind on trusting Me to show you the way, says the Lord.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Beth thank you for such a great post. Thank you for sharing from Proverbs as well.
Thank you for sharing your struggles of desiring to be alone with the Lord.
Anger is a funny emotion. Creeps up on us and as you I question, "where did that come from?"
Also, the pictures are great and your family story.
As you I too am looking to get together with God and His people today!!!! Amen!! I need it soooo badly!!
Blessings to you dear one.
Great post, Beth! We are human..and yes, sometimes we get angry! I too can get all puffed up, and sometimes don't even know why…it just happens. But like you, I don't want to be angry because I'm not a nice person when I'm like that! It affects everything! That's when I feel that gentle prodding of the Holy Spirit, reminding me "who" I am…and "whose" I am…conviction for sure!
Thank you once again Mrs. Beth! Your words, were used to bless me again this morning. My sister's memorial was yesterday, and while it was nice seeing family it opened the scars that I so tried hard to let cover up so my heart wouldn't stay so tender.
Then I came home to some strife in my own home and let's just say I feel like I have been on an emotional rollar coaster too ~ wondering WHERE is this coming from. For me, I have been more obedient to Him, and I know Satan is having a field day to try to pull me away… as he has done before. This tme though ~ I know better.
For me, those verses meant that I should just not stir the pot ~ let it bubble over, for then it will calm on it's own. In other words ~ my 2 cents doesn't matter right now, God will have the last word.
Love ya!
Girl, anyone who says they can't relate to this post is a liar. I have to deal with situations like this often. You are such an inspiration. I love how you keep it real and point us to the solution…Christ and God's Holy Word. Love the pictures of you, Hubby and your beautiful home. So glad to hear your in laws took Princess for a while so you could have some time to yourself. I came to read this after I replied via email to your comment at my blog. Talk about timing! You know this time of year is particularly challenging for me, so I need to be prayed up. I'm looking forward to corporate worship this morning too. Love you mucho!!!!!
Of, I REALLY don't know where to start…seriously girl, this comment is going to be a post on your blog, LOL.
I got teary eyed when I clicked on the pic..GOD KNEW..even though you didn't 21 years ago. It also inspired me and encouraged me Beth, that God will do more than we could ever ask or imagine in my family's life. That pic REALLY touched my heart, like God saying,'see Angela, see what I do'… sigh..
Ok, now this is the other part..Your going to laugh girl.
I forwarded Father Manuel that EXACT devotional Friday afternoon. You see I did this BECAUSE by 9:30 a.m. I was being BLASTED after Mass by someone right in Church, with Father Manuel right there.
Later in his office I asked him for a kleenex (knew it was going to be bawling time). He leaves and comes back with a brand new box of kleenex and wipes. After we talked and prayed, I asked him how much crying did he think I was going to do, LOL. He said, 'here we thought we would be crying, but the Holy spirit has brought laughter to our hearts instead'.
Anger definitely was rising up within me, I told Father Manuel that I wanted to walk in the spirit because my flesh wanted to do some 'bashing'; girl!!!
Yesterday I dropped off a card in the ladies mailbox. Apoligizing for my behavior. I shared with Father Manuel that I was going to do that, he asked why? lol..I said even though she attacked me, I need to take responsibility for my own actions. Also, the scripture again spoke to my heart from Romans..they were led to repentance by the love of God. Father Manuel said, 'I hope the Holy Spirit will speak to this woman's heart through this'…ok,,post all done now..love ya..how embarassing Beth how I gab here,,blush blush.
I know exactly what you mean my friend! I have definitely had those days. Then I'm embarassed at my own behavior. So thanks for the reminder taht I am not alone. Blessings to you my friend!
What a great lesson for us all, thanks for being so honest in your post.
Hugs & love,
Mimi
Beth! Thanks for sharing and what a blessing you are. Love to listen to great CDs around the house. What do you recommend to steam clean the tiles? 🙂 I thought that sounded like a great solution! 🙂 Thanks!
I love your honesty. You may not know it but it encourages me to press on. Well, now you know it. Thanks for being normal. :o)
Hey Beth,
Thanks for sharing from your heart. We've all been there I'm sure!
Beautiful home! Praise the LORD from whom ALL blessings flow. Amen!!!!
I'm glad you got the alone time Sunday a.m. you needed with the LORD…so vital.
Thanksgiving blessings to you and your family dear one!
Wow! It has been TOO LONG since I spent some real time on your blog. This post especially spoke to me. I have those days where this anger just comes up and I just cry out to the Lord to help me and take it away. What you shared was very encouraging to continue to confess and knowing this too shall pass.