Yesterday I definitely experienced what James was talking about in verses 23 and 24.
"Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like."
After reading through yesterday's verse and wanting to keep going for our goal this week, it didn't take long for me to completely fail at it. I got sick Monday night, and it made me pretty grumpy. My friend and I were talking the next night, and she was telling me about how a girl was saying mean things about me to the whole class while I wasn't there since I was sick. I was frustrated and hurt, and I started venting to my friend about the girl. During my angry rant I knew that I should just calm down and breathe, but getting it out just felt better at that moment.
Later on, I felt so guilty about the things I said. I read the verses for this week in my mind over and over again, and just felt like a complete failure. I didn't handle the situation well, and I wasn't a good example for my friend that I was talking to.
Slow to speak... Slow to become angry...
I listened to the word, but I didn't show it through my actions at all. Thank the Lord for His understanding and merciful heart.
I'm starting over, and am going to do my best with God's help to do better with this goal!
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Ditto! Last night I allowed anger and selfishness to set my tongue afire with my husband. I'm so thankful that God is the God of second chances...and thirds...and fourths for that matter. And that my husband knows this forgiveness, too. O Lord, please tame our tongues!
ReplyDeleteOh. My heart caught in my throat at your earnest -sounding contrition. We will fail again no doubt, but yes, thanks be to God for his undeniable grace every time!!!
ReplyDeleteYou can never be forgiven enough, sweet sister :)
Hugs!!