Wisdom From the World
“It’s not the situation, but whether we react negatively or respond positively to the situation, that is important.” Zig Ziglar
“Change is the end result of all true learning.” Leo Buscaglia
“We’re concerned about how things turn out; God seems to be more concerned with how we turn out.” Philip Yancey
“Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.” Bertolt Brecht
Wisdom From the Word
“A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire….Kind words help and heal; cutting words wound and maim.” Proverbs 15:1,4 (The Message)
“Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.” Proverbs 13:3 (The Message)
“Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.” Proverbs 12: 18 (The Message)
Keep Me Real, Lord!
“Lord, you and I both know the familiar, broken scripts that get acted out in the uncomfortable moments in our marriage. Help me to clearly see the part that I play in making these moments worse. Give me the wisdom to see one thing that I could do or say in those moments to bring about the possibility of a new ending.
Grant me a loving, gracious, patient heart as I allow my spouse to react as he or she chooses.
Remind me that I am only responsible for my attitudes, words and actions. Amen.”
