Work it out with kindness and consideration

He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. (Proverbs 14:29 NKJV)

 Are you quick to praise and show respect, and slow to wrath (anger)? When you feel like getting upset, what do you do? Do you slow down, stop, and pray, so that you can answer with kindness and consideration? Or do you say the first thing that comes to your mind? No matter what the situation or circumstance, the best kind of answer you can give is a loving, considerate answer.
 Answering someone with consideration means you restrain yourself from raising your voice and getting upset, shouting, arguing, yelling, or being harsh in your communications. It means you consider the other person’s feelings.
 If someone has wronged you, work it out with kindness and consideration for the other person’s feelings. Others are more likely to listen to you if you present your side with humility.
 You can pray for a meek and quiet spirit, for wisdom and tact, and loving kindness and patience. You can also ask Jesus to help you not be too quick to judge, or harsh in your speech and actions.
 Jesus can give us the power to be slow to anger, patient, considerate, kind, forgiving, and encouraging.
 Being loving and considerate in all our interactions with others will help us to have healthy, strong friendships and relationships. —Christi S. Lynch [1]

 THINK before you speak. Reflect before you react. It’ll slow down your anger every time. —Rick Warren

[1] Anchor You Can Control Your Anger