Psalm 4:4-8
Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Out of the verses I have recently chosen to memorize, this has been the most useful. I probably say it to myself at least once a day - not to practice - just to keep myself from blowing up. You know what, it works! The moment I feel myself begin to be offended or my pride to be stepped on, or just plain irritated with someone, "Be angry and do not sin" pops into my head. Then I think about the rest of the verse. This one is so powerful to me, because it not only says what Not To Do, it gives the What To Do. "Do not sin." How?? The answer is "meditate within your heart on your bed and be still." In other words, don't complain about the offense to others, don't run and 'vent' to your confidants. Meditate on it - but it doesn't stop there. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness - Bring it to the Lord. Share your hurt, your causes for offense, your frustrations with him. (Warning!! Chances are He'll show you your part in being offended or hurt in the first place) And to wrap it up, "Put your trust in the Lord." Know that He is in control. Know that He loves you. Know that He will always take care of you and that He will work out every situation for His glory. Praise God!!
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