Do you use practice kindness or condemnation? I confess my default setting for the voice inside my head leans heavily towards harsh criticism. I struggle to practice self-compassion. In Psalm 5, the psalmist calls out to the Lord for help. 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. 2 Give attention to … Continue reading How do you speak to yourself? Psalm 5
Psalm 5
How Can I Avoid Anger’s Trap? Psalm 5:7-12
What is a trap? Something that collects and keeps something else that eventually may or may not be released. I believe that anger a problem because it could lead to some damaging words or actions. However, it is also a problem if it is stuffed down deep into our souls. I believe there it can … Continue reading How Can I Avoid Anger’s Trap? Psalm 5:7-12
How Can I Be Angry and Sin Not? Psalm 5:1-11
So how do I “be angry and sin not?” (Ephesians 4:26 ESV) According to the rest of this passage, I’m not even supposed to let the sun go down on my anger. So much for sleeping it off!
Anthea Kotlan 