Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.—James 1:19-20 (NLT)
Heavenly Father,
Help me to be quick to choose to listen—that I might truly understand others—slow to speak—that I may not harm anyone with my words—and slow to get angry—that I might not lose control of my emotions and disappoint You.
In every conversation I
have, let me listen first to what Your Spirit would have to say to me—that I
might know, speak, and do only that which is pleasing to You.
Before every opportunity I
have to speak, let me always make sure that I have sought to hear and
understand others—more than I have sought to speak and advise.
In every situation I find myself, help me to control my emotions—so that I don’t become foolishly angry and fail to produce the righteousness that You desire.
Help me to be quick to choose to listen—that I might truly understand—slow to speak—that I may not harm anyone with my words—and slow to get angry—that I might not lose control of my emotions and disappoint You.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.
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