Matthew 2:16 - Then Herod, when he was that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts therof, from 2 years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
This really stuck out to me today. I felt God was showing me what could happen when we act out of our feelings. We need to be careful. We might not go to the extreme of killing a bunch of children, but how many times have we said harsh things to people or about people because of the anger, hurt, jealousy or rage that we have within ourselves.
I will be honest.... I have gone through a lot the past year. It was a very difficult time for me. I have been saying stuff I probably shouldn't. Even though what I am saying is the truth, it is still not my place. And it has been a HUGE battle to bite my tongue and not bash the individuals. I have bashed them to a couple close friends that know I am ONLY VENTING. They know my true heart and would not go around and constantly say those things.... however, the words were spoken! Instead of saying stuff, I should be turning to God and saying "God, I have these feelings of ______. Please help me to release these feelings and only think of these individuals as Your children. Help me to forgive them."
Don't let your feelings dictate your actions! (This is what I feel God was telling me!)
This really stuck out to me today. I felt God was showing me what could happen when we act out of our feelings. We need to be careful. We might not go to the extreme of killing a bunch of children, but how many times have we said harsh things to people or about people because of the anger, hurt, jealousy or rage that we have within ourselves.
I will be honest.... I have gone through a lot the past year. It was a very difficult time for me. I have been saying stuff I probably shouldn't. Even though what I am saying is the truth, it is still not my place. And it has been a HUGE battle to bite my tongue and not bash the individuals. I have bashed them to a couple close friends that know I am ONLY VENTING. They know my true heart and would not go around and constantly say those things.... however, the words were spoken! Instead of saying stuff, I should be turning to God and saying "God, I have these feelings of ______. Please help me to release these feelings and only think of these individuals as Your children. Help me to forgive them."
Don't let your feelings dictate your actions! (This is what I feel God was telling me!)
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