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\u201cFor the law was given through Moses,<\/h2>\n

grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”<\/h3>\n

John 1:17<\/h3>\n

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Some of you know that my oldest son James (who I CANNOT believe will be 21 this month!!!) has Asperger’s\u00a0Syndrom. One of the characteristics typical to Aspies\u00a0is that they tend to not show a whole lot of emotional about things and can even have a robotic-type of sound to their voice when they speak.<\/p>\n

My Aspie is no different and it used to drive me crazy when I would be really upset with him about something and the only response I would get from him would be \u201cok.\u201d You see, I am an extremely passionate person\u2026 when I am happy, I am super happy. When I am upset, I am super upset. SO, to have someone simply say \u201cok\u201d in response to one of my epic rants would just drive me insane\u2026\u2026 but it always instantly got me to calm down and it diffused the situation.<\/p>\n

I know I say this all the time, but it\u2019s true\u2026. EMOTIONS ARE DECEIVING!!!! Ladies, we don\u2019t always HAVE to be right, or get the last word in, or be in the driver\u2019s seat for every conversation. We need to just STOP and simply say\u2026<\/p>\n

Okay.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n

Proverbs 15:1<\/strong><\/p>\n

A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.<\/p>\n

On page 235, Priscilla writes:<\/p>\n

\u201cTruly the wise woman doesn\u2019t always seek to be heard or validated but sometimes-\u00a0in order to protect and preserve relationships, in order to invite peace back into her home-\u00a0chooses a soft, delicate, gentle response in place of one that\u2019s harsh and explosive, harmful and wounding. She is resolved not to tend the fire of quarrelsome conversations, knowing she\u2019ll only be covered in ashes long after the embers have burned out\u2026 she is patient. She brings calm to the storm.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Choosing to respond in this way, and NOT react makes you wise and graceful\u2026 not a pushover or a doormat. I cannot think of a more intentional way to show grace, respect and honor in conversation than to be so careful with your words. God calls us to this, but it is up to us to obey and show this grace.<\/p>\n

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Let’s Pray:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lord, help us to temper our tongues and show grace in every conversation today. We need you to work within us from the inside out to get out-of-the-way be graceful in all circumstances. Help us to model this in our homes, in our work places and in our communities. Help us be difference-makers, Father! Give us the courage and wisdom to know when to be silent or only mutter the tiny word “ok.” We thank you for this provision, Lord! In Your Son’s matchless name we pray, amen <3<\/p>\n

Your Assignment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prayerfully consider how you can apply the message of these verses in your life today:<\/p>\n