Review and Re-Center Around God
Psalm 37:7-8
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret—it leads only to evil.
~ King David,
Review the Week
Review the week in light of David's recognition that anger and meekness don't go well together (see Psalm 37:11).
Look at how you’ve been handling anger lately (maybe frustration, annoyance, or resentment are more descriptive words for you).
The scriptures say "man's anger does not bring about the righteousness of God" (James 1:20).
So take a look with the Holy Spirit’s help:
Repent (if necessary)
Do you have a short fuse in general?
Or do you get angry with select people?
Do you talk down to certain people (a possible indication you’re annoyed)?
Do you get angry with God?
Resentful of your situation?
Consider the need to confess your unhelpful, unhealthy, and even sinful attitudes.
Return (as necessary)
Come to God and ask Him to clue you in on why certain people or situations disturb you. Don’t be afraid of this time with Him. Your Heavenly Father is very patient with you. AND Ask Him to remind you of any unhealthy attitudes later. That way, in the heat of the moment, that you can learn to adjust – with the Spirit’s help – on the fly.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 119:73-80 (Teth, 10th letter)
- Your hands made me and formed me, give me understanding to learn your commands.
- May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
- I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. - May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant. - Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
- May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts. - May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes. - May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
Micro-Meditation
Teaching or Command of God
James 1:21
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children,
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
What are your triggers, things that set you off or get you off your game? How can you face them in ways that allow you to keep delighting in God’s ways?