Happy Hump Day, friends. And I am feeling the hump. So I’m praying for myself today from Proverbs 14:29 ESV
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
The Believer’s Bible Commentary equates being “slow to anger” as one who is “patient under provocation”. “Understanding” = “great insight”. And a hasty tempered person is also “impulsive”. But the phrase “exalts folly” gave me the most food for thought. This angry individual isn’t just foolish, he or she promotes foolishness and “holds it up to public view”. In other words,
So here is my simple, but necessary prayer:
Replace the pronouns with the appropriate ones for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.
Praying for you in this. And don’t forget to share this on social media or with a friend who could benefit. It would mean so much to me. And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.
Understanding equal great insight. I love that!
Thanks, Lynn!
Lauren, I love that this post goes along with my own post this morning. May our words be gracious and wise, and full of good sense.
Me too, Joanne. Thank you for praying with me.
Happy hump day dear! Love this prayer.
Allurerage
Thetrendybride
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
The question “What do you want me to learn from this” is a great speed bump when I am provoked. I’m learning I have to remove myself from provocation to review that question before I respond – and that means figuring out what is my emotional imperfect self in the response – and finding what God wants me to fine. I am still very imperfect in this – your post was just the encouragement I needed!
That is a great introspective question. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
This is such a great prayer, Lauren. I hate when my temper flares quickly which doesn’t happen often (it is almost always triggered by premenopausal hormones). This gentle reminder and words of prayer are the perfect little nudge to keep perspective in moments of anger. Thanks for sharing and linking with me.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
It’s so easy for any of us to loose our cool if we lack awareness and tools.
Thanks for sharing at Legacy Linkup
Thank you for posting, Mandy.
I’ve never heard that term before Lauren, hump day?
Love the prayer, thank you!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Hump day must be an American thing?