Posts Tagged ‘restraint’
Restraint
There are so many times when I want to say what is on my mind. There have been other times when I want to strike back at someone who’s brought harm to me. I’ve picked up some wisdom from some great mentors over the years and they’ve taught me what it means to have great…
Read MoreFoolish
I am fully aware of some of the foolish things I’ve done in the past. I’m thankful that the “cobwebs” of my mind keep me from remember all of them! I often look back with regret at things I’ve said or done without giving much thought to the “fallout” or damage done to people I…
Read MoreUnselfish
It is not always easy to be unselfish. I’ve chosen the biggest piece of cake first. I’ve taken the cookie with the most icing. I think I learned to be selfish at a very early age. I’ve been fighting this urge to be selfish ever since I accepted Jesus into my heart. He is…
Read MorePatience, Kindness & Restraint
I have grown a lot in my patience over the years. I think as the years go by, I realize that I can’t control much of what makes me impatient. Traffic, for example is totally beyond my control – so I have learned to go with the flow or take another route to the…
Read MoreDecision
I have seen people who are usually wise and discerning making some of the dumbest decisions when they were in different circumstances. The circumstances can range from incredibly angry to stupid drunk and everything in between. Decisions need to made with good information. Decisions often need to be made in a timely manner. Decisions need…
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