The Stone
My reactions often reveal more about the condition of my heart than about the circumstances around me.
Ripple One: Practical
Today, I will pause before blaming my circumstances or someone else’s behavior for my emotions. When I am disturbed, I will ask what is happening within me before I react. Honest reflection turns frustration into an opportunity for growth.
Ripple Two: Spiritual
As I follow Christ’s example of responding with grace instead of impulse, the Holy Spirit reveals what is happening beneath the surface of my heart. The Father is more interested in transforming my character than simply changing my circumstances.
Prayer
Father God, help me look within before I react to what is around me. Through Your Holy Spirit, reveal what needs Your healing and guidance. Shape me through the example of Jesus. Amen.
One response to “October 9 – Looking Within First”
This daily ripple for October 9th (today) it really stood out to me I’ve actually read it about three or four times. Because it’s so absolutely true there’s more than what is on the outside there’s more than what’s just going on. Often times are reactions and the way we feel and the anger comes from how we were already feeling within. And this ripple makes you really think and reflect well maybe I reacted so badly and so negatively because of what was already inside of my head and inside of my spirit.