Thought for today

ENGLISH

Proverbs 29:11

‘A fool gives vent to all his feelings, but the wise, thinking of afterwards, stills them.’

  • Reaction reveals something about our condition.
  • But God wants us to develop self-control.
  • The wise person takes a moment and calms the anger within them.
  • This leads to life and blessing and minimizes potential damage.

Prayer: Lord, it is my desire to do what pleases you. Help me to be a wise person and give me the grace to respond correctly. Amen.

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AFRIKAANS

Spreuke 29:11

‘n Dwaas laat al sy toorn uitvaar, maar ‘n wyse bring dit eindelik tot bedaring.

  • Reaksie openbaar iets tenopsigte van ons toestand.
  • Maar God wil hê dat ons selfbeheersing moet ontwikkel.
  • Die wyse persoon reageer nie dadelik nie maar neem ‘n oomblik om die toorn in hom te laat bedaar.
  • Dit lei tot lewe en seën en verminder die moontlikheid van skade.

Gebed: Here, dit is my begeerte om te doen dit wat U behaag. Help my om ‘n wyse persoon te wees en gee my die genade om korrek te reageer. Amen.

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