1) Silence, Stillness and Centering before God (2 minutes)
2) Scripture Reading—James 1:19-27
3) Devotional
Robert Frost once said, “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” At some point this week you will probably be in situations with people that will make you angry, make you upset and you’ll want to lose your temper, get angry, get loud and get your way. I know this will happen to me. Yet when we are able to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger, we have the great ability to not “win” arguments, but influence co-workers, family members and friends to move closer toward embracing spiritual direction, healthier habits, and wiser ways. Imagine what it would look like if you changed the perception of Christians in your work place.
4) Question to Consider
What would it look like for you today to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and even slower to anger?
5) Prayer
LORD, you know what I struggle with when I lose control of my thoughts and my tongue or try to spin the truth in my favor. Father, transform my ways of relating to others. May I speak the truth in patience, humility, great love and tenderness. And may you be honored and glorified in my relationships. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Conclude with Silence (2 minutes)
2) Scripture Reading—James 1:19-27
3) Devotional
Robert Frost once said, “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” At some point this week you will probably be in situations with people that will make you angry, make you upset and you’ll want to lose your temper, get angry, get loud and get your way. I know this will happen to me. Yet when we are able to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger, we have the great ability to not “win” arguments, but influence co-workers, family members and friends to move closer toward embracing spiritual direction, healthier habits, and wiser ways. Imagine what it would look like if you changed the perception of Christians in your work place.
4) Question to Consider
What would it look like for you today to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and even slower to anger?
5) Prayer
LORD, you know what I struggle with when I lose control of my thoughts and my tongue or try to spin the truth in my favor. Father, transform my ways of relating to others. May I speak the truth in patience, humility, great love and tenderness. And may you be honored and glorified in my relationships. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Conclude with Silence (2 minutes)
