Walk as a Wise Man Today

One of my greatest struggles, is trusting God when a situation arises that will cost me time and/or money.  In these situations, I struggle greatly with showing grace and speaking love.  I experienced one of those situations today and like usual I spoke out of frustration and worry instead of speaking encouragement and grace.  Have you ever struggled with that?

In the Bible, it is made clear that we are to be very careful what words we speak in reply to trying situations (Matthew 12:37, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 17:27, Ecclesiastes 10:12-13).  The Bible is also clear that we are to be gracious and loving to those involved(Matthew 5:43-48, 2 Timothy 2:25, Ephesians 4:1-16).  Knowing how we are supposed to act Biblically, why do you think so many of us struggle to live and walk this way?  It is easy to blame the devil and the world for our folly but the Bible also seems to be big on self discipline and self control (Proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 1:7).

I do not write this to judge or chastise anyone who struggles in this area.  I am indeed one of them.  I do hope, in writing this blog, you can find the strength to over come your weakness but putting your full faith in Jesus.  I hope you will strive to change your previous behaviors and habits in hopes of demonstrating Christ to the rest of the world through your actions.  An important part of demonstrating Christ to the world around us include being able to apologize, to ask forgiveness, and seek reconciliation when you speak in anger and frustration to someone.

This is exactly what I had to do today.  I find it so hard to humble myself by asking forgiveness at times yet I feel so much closer to Christ each time I do.  He gives me the strength to apologize and He also gives me the tools I need to choose the path of the wise man the next time.  I know this blog is different than others I have written recently but I hope that it is encouraging and helpful to you all the same.  I hope Jesus lifts you up by helping you to walk closer in Him today.

Blessings,

Greg