We all at some point feel the pain of backstabbing or wrongdoing. It hurts. Rather than displaying your anger, defer it instead of acting on it.

If you’ve been done wrong, do right. As in Prov 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

There are several verses in Scripture that echo this wisdom in exercising prudence and patience, such as Prov 14:29, Mat 5:22, Mat 5:44, Col 3:13, Eph 4:32, and Jas 1:19 to name a few.

I’ve been the victim of my own anger, self-inflicting pain on top of hurt. Hold off on your anger. It helps no one, and the pain just lasts longer.

Forgiveness is a muscle. Exercise often.

A young child grabs hold of the leg of their parent, sometimes in order to hide, often simply for safety. But what about as adults? Is there an Olly Olly Oxen Free place? A pillar of safety like the old oak tree or a parent’s leg?

Prov 18:10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Whenever I read or recall this verse, or whenever I feel a bit scared about something, this song also comes to mind:

Hide Thou Me

There is a difference between swallowing your words and sparing your words.

Swallowing your words happens after you say the words. Sparing your words happens before they come out.

Even a fool look’s wise in his silence. Looking in Prov 17:27-28

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

In Jas 1:19, we are told to be swift to hear, slow to speak.

In wisdom: Spare Your Words.

“I love it when a plan comes together.” – John “Hannibal” Smith in The A-Team

In Prov 16:3:

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

God’s plans always come together in God’s appointed time. When we commit the things we do and the things we think about, they are more likely to come together.

I’m not suggesting we get what we want when we do so. Rather, we begin to want what God wants when we commit our thoughts and doings to Him. By doing so, these things come to pass.

I love it when a plan comes together. And God’s plans always come together.

Also see: Psa 37:5; Phl 4:6-7; Col 3:23; 1Pe 5:7

There seems to be a trendy topic about Resting Bad Face or something like that. It’s what your relaxed-like-no-one-is-watching face shows. And sometimes, it’s not a cheerful face.

Does your resting face turn downward in a frown? Is your countenance in a cowering slope at your lips or brow?

Rather than checking your face, maybe you should check your heart

Prov 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Our face reveals what’s in our heart. Is your heart merry?