January 21, 2012

Having a Wise Heart

I came across this article by Nancy Wilson...wife to pastor Doug Wilson, and thought I would share it with y'all.  It's rather convicting - which is a good thing, btw - So, I thought "Hey! Why should I be the only one under conviction!"  Here you go sisters!
"If you have ongoing anger toward one person in particular, then it’s likely there may be some unconfessed bitterness and resentment toward that person, big or little, young or old. We get resentful over some of the dumbest things. Deal with the bitterness that is lodging in your heart. It’s poisoning everything! It feeds anger and needs anger."
"Don’t take your children’s misbehavior personally. Don’t get into an adversarial relationship with your children. You are the mother; you are in authority over them. Don’t get your feelings hurt when they don’t listen or when they disobey. They are children! That’s what children do!"
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