Enough Said

More often than not, less is more.  

This is especially true when we have much to say to someone we are conflicted with.

• You want to respond to them. 

• They aren't behaving as you think they should. Surely, they would benefit from your wisdom and correction. 

• They accused you, and you must defend yourself and explain.

• They aren't right, and you know it. 

But do you really need to say something?

Sometimes, power is in the silence.

Take a breath, sit for a while, and think for just a tiny moment before you speak, and ask yourself:

It is True?

Is it Helpful?

Is it Inspiring?

Is it Necessary?

Is it Kind?

If the answer is no to these questions, perhaps it’s best to pause and pray.

Pray for God to calm your emotions and help you to see what (or if) you should share. Ask him to help you understand why this is upsetting you. 

Let His peace fill you. Rise above. 

Let God hear your feelings about your justification, hurt, or anger. Sometimes, just talking to God about it will clear your mind about whatever is troubling you. How could you pray for the person you are struggling with? What might they be going through?

Perhaps you can trust God to bring justice, defense, resolution and peace while you rest. Wouldn’t that be an interesting shift?

There is power in the silence and peace in the quiet. 

Proverbs 10:19 

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Psalm 141:3 

Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!

Proverbs 26:4  

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.