I found myself getting angry the other day, which really
doesn't happen very often. In the midst of the anger, I bit my tongue and didn't say (thankfully!) the things that were racing through my mind to the person who had been the source of my anger. When I was alone, I started talking to God. "God, I know I shouldn't hold on to any anger, but right now, I'd like to be angry, just for a minute. This person gets on my nerves and seems to enjoy pushing my buttons. I don't want to be all sweetness and light around him!"
My anger vanished when God drew me up short with the immediate quiet voice. "I never asked you to be all sweetness and light. I only asked you to be light."
Dear Jesus, shine your light on me and erase the darkness still in my heart. Then shine through me, to those who need You most.
