A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
We were at my parents' house this weekend for some much needed R&R and shared responsibility of the children. Pouring myself a cup of coffee in an old, favorite mug, I reread the words printed there: Gentleness draws people together. I started to think about why, and the Holy Spirit brought to mind the verse above, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
How often we are tempted to answer harshly. I encourage you to identify trends in your tongue. Are there moments in which you are more prone to answer harshly instead of gently? Are you more likely to answer harshly to your family, or to service staff at a resturant, or to another driver on the road? Be aware that not only do your attitude and words incent your children towards or away from obedience, but also realize that you are setting an example for your children in word and deed.
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His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 1 Peter 1:3
Welcome to Encouraging Words for Moms, a site created by a heart convicted to glorify God. As a mother of two toddler boys, I am constantly reminded, in the sweet conviction of the Holy Spirit, that I am powerless to "bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4) apart from Him.
I Peter 1:-3-4 tells us that "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness" (emphasis mine). Together let's encourage one another in Christ on this wonderful journey called motherhood by drinking deep from His Word!
I Peter 1:-3-4 tells us that "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness" (emphasis mine). Together let's encourage one another in Christ on this wonderful journey called motherhood by drinking deep from His Word!
