Relationships are complicated. They require work and constant attention, and above all, they should be filled with love. Of course, this is easier said than done in many cases. What happens when you are dealing with a difficult person? Often, we begin identifying what is wrong with the other person, but what if we look first at ourselves? What if we first asked, "How should I respond?"

Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.
NKJV

In our flesh, we don't feel like returning anger with a gentle answer, but it will extinguish the fire. A harsh word makes it escalate. It's amazing how much the Bible mentions about the effect of our words. Watching your words can make your job better, your relationships better, and give you fewer regrets later. Do you want to change the people in your life? Start by changing yourself, and the perfect place to begin is with your words. Respond in love, and God can do amazing things in all your relationships.

Life Lesson: You can be changed today. Every relationship you have including your job, can be improved today.

Dear God,
Thank You for the love You have shown me. Help me to show love in my relationships and to watch my words. Give me the strength to be slow to speak and slow to become angry. Use my life to change the world, one relationship at a time.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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