Daily Dose 4-4-12

Proverbs 12:16 Fools show their annoyance at once, 
but the prudent overlook an insult.

We are so quick to demand respect from others, especially when it relates to our time, but God calls us to patience. It’s so easy to become annoyed with those who don’t operate the way we prefer. When you extend the courtesy to be on time for an agreed appointment and the other person is late, it’s easy to quickly be annoyed and feel disrespected. When you take the time to properly prepare work or ministry assignments and others hustle at the last minute, it can be frustrating. When you take the time to organize and plan a task, and team members “shoot from the hip,” it can create conflict. God’s wisdom calls us to patience with His people and warns us against the perils of becoming quickly angered or annoyed. The next time you are tempted to judge and criticize those who do not follow your mode of operation, remember how often you don’t respond the way God wants you to, yet He continuously extends grace and patience.

Father, Forgive my impatience with others at times. Help me to have the same patience with those You place in my path that I desire from You. Show me ways to be more helpful and less critical. I love You Amen