Be completely humble and gentle;
be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)
Dear God, I screamed at my child today. As You know, the whole debacle started when she accidentally dropped a saucer of prune puree. The brown goo splattered all over the highchair, the floor, the curtains, me, and even the ceiling! My little one giggled, and knowing the long cleanup, I screamed. And then we cried together. Good grief.
The house is clean again, but I am so sorry, Lord. Show me how to be humbler, gentler, and more patient with my family.
Questions for Pondering…
What are some other good Bible verses about patience?
When did I keep my cool in a similar family situation, and did the rest of the day feel more blessed rather than stressed, even with the extra cleanup?
