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Proverbs 14:29 (ESV) Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
1. Take a moment and think about practical ways you can calm yourself down so you can be 'slow to anger'. What does that look like? 2. Reflect on a recent occasion during which you became angry. Were you mindful to do more listening than speaking? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Matthew 5:44 - 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
1. What is something God may be teaching you in this time of hurt? 2. Are you letting God take the lead in your life? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1. How has God's strength helped you to 'do good' in a difficult time? 2. How can you 'do good' through your hurt? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Hebrews 12:15 - Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
1. How can you provide comfort for someone hurting in your life? 2. How have others comforted and cared for you in times of hurt? Leave your thoughts below! Romans 8:28 - And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
1. Can you think back to a time where God was faithful even through hurt? 2. Pray and thank God for helping you in the past and ask for his healing in what you are facing right now. Leave your thoughts in the comments below! Exodus 14:14 - The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.
1. How are you at 'being still'? Is this something you need to work on? 2. What are some of the ways God has show you that you are loved and he wants to fight for you? Leave your thoughts in the comments below! |
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