Proverbs 15:18 (NKJV) A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Have you ever known someone who never seems to be happy unless they are stirring up trouble? Some people seem to thrive on it.
Many times people will carry anger or bitterness in their hearts from something that’s happened to them. Instead of dealing with it and moving beyond it, they hold onto it tightly, like it’s some kind of prize or something valuable.
While they’re holding onto it, it wraps itself around that person’s heart, causing it to become hard and bitter. And in their bitterness, these people do everything they can to try to make those around them bitter.
They’ll go to great lengths to try to get people into trouble for whatever they think they can get them into trouble for. And along the way, they will stir the pot, agitating everyone they possibly can.
Sadly, these people rarely listen to reason, and they surely won’t back down in a debate or a discussion!
So how do we deal with these types of people? We pray for them! We ask God to soften their heart. We ask God to bless them and shine His light down on them and help them to forgive those people who have hurt them.
And then we move on, believing that God will work in their lives however He sees fit to work, and trusting that God will cause them to cross paths with whomever they need to cross paths with to help them see the truth.
So if you know someone like this, have dealt with someone like this, or even if you’re like this, put it in God’s hands. Let Him do a work. He knows better than us what each person needs.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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