I was humbled this morning. There was a misunderstanding and before I had all my information; I acted emotionally. Fortunately, I did not react too horribly. However, if I would have just taken a breath and got all my info first; I would have better addressed the situation and things would have been a lot less stressful. Ultimately, things were sorted out, I took accountability and apologized for my misunderstanding. I was humbled, but I learned through my mistake.

Friend, if you have ever found yourself in a similar situation or you will in the future; take a breath and get all the information before assuming the worse. God gives us wisdom and discretion; may we choose to use it. For when we react emotionally without having all the information; it does not do anybody, any good. May we go to God in any problem and ask for His guidance in handling things before we allow our emotions to take over.

A heart that places their action on what God would do, finds their reaction better equipped to handle what is in front of them. For a hearts reaction based on feelings, can lead to a bad reaction. A heart’s reaction based on what God would do, brings forth positive solutions.

Erin Fitts-Brower

James 1:19-20 NIV

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.