“Everyone should be quick to listen, s-l-o-w to speak and s-l-o-w to become angry.” James 1:19
If a rock had been in the room, i would have slithered underneath it like a bug. Papers flying out of the printer yelled out “unauthorized” user. Looking up there was one student at the computers. I scolded her for the heap of wasted sheets, but she denied it being hers. My insistence grew as her denial did. Finally, my co-worker provided a different, rational reason for the illegitimate copies. Slowly and surely, i realized i was wrong. I had flapped my accusing tongue in front of the innocent student and others … including God.
Lord, help me to slow down and not jump to conclusions. Oh, how I desire for You to be the only Rock i need in my life... and one to cling to and not hide under. An apology to her was a start in erasing my embarrassment, but the foolishness of it lingers like smelly humble pie. Thank you, Father, for your loving and stern reminder to speak s-l-o-w-l-y and to listen to others better.
have a care-filled day!
If a rock had been in the room, i would have slithered underneath it like a bug. Papers flying out of the printer yelled out “unauthorized” user. Looking up there was one student at the computers. I scolded her for the heap of wasted sheets, but she denied it being hers. My insistence grew as her denial did. Finally, my co-worker provided a different, rational reason for the illegitimate copies. Slowly and surely, i realized i was wrong. I had flapped my accusing tongue in front of the innocent student and others … including God.
Lord, help me to slow down and not jump to conclusions. Oh, how I desire for You to be the only Rock i need in my life... and one to cling to and not hide under. An apology to her was a start in erasing my embarrassment, but the foolishness of it lingers like smelly humble pie. Thank you, Father, for your loving and stern reminder to speak s-l-o-w-l-y and to listen to others better.
have a care-filled day!
veneal
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