Medicine for Your Soul

Medicine for Your Soul
by Joyce Meyer - posted April 01, 2014

He will not always chide or be contending, neither will He keep His anger forever or hold a grudge.
—Psalm 103:9
When someone mistreats me, I initially feel angry, then I spend the next few minutes or hours, depending on the seriousness of the mistreatment, getting the emotion under control by talking to God. When you feel angry, consider these appropriate actions: talk to yourself about how foolish it is to let some unkind person ruin your day, and then follow Scripture and pray for the person who hurt you. Decide to believe the best of the person who offended you, and try to get your mind off the offense and onto something more pleasant. It is also helpful to remember that we also do things that hurt people, and often without even intending to do so. Obeying and meditating on the Word of God is medicine for our souls. It brings not only instruction, but comfort in every situation.
Power Thought: I am slow to anger and quick to forgive.