"Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the World!"... Jesus

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"Contend not with a man for no reason- when he has done you no wrong.
                                                                                     Proverbs 3:30
   No picking fights!!  No taking out your tiredness on some unsuspecting person ( or dog!)
It is interesting what the spirit of strife does. It looks for reasons" to pick a fight."
 But God's Word tells us not to do that and furthermore, "If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18
   Some people just walk around angry and spill their anger on whoever happens to be in their path. A person that does that leaves an awful  taste in the other persons mouth.  Don't be that person. Walking in the Spirit brings joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness and self control.(Galatians 5:22)

 It's no surprise to God that we have problems at times allowing His Spirit to rule over us. But He also promises that His grace (power to do his will) is sufficient to help us in our time of need ( 2Corinthians 12:9) to overcome our desires to lash out, or stew over something that upset us.  We have all kinds of interactions with different people in our day. Some good, some not so great,and, even  some really awful, at times!!
  Whether you are getting your children off to school,  working in an office, shopping, driving to work, or what ever is going on in your life, it can be a challenge to walk in harmony with everyone. But, it is possible.   God has the answer to our frustrations- prayer, and asking Him for wisdom on handling it, and trusting Him with the outcome. We all have daily challenges, but with Gods power, we can win over each and every challenge life sends our way.

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