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Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, April 21, 2021
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Difficult People

Bible in a Year: 2 Samuel 12-13, Luke 16

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1

Today's Scripture & Insight: Proverbs 15:. When we get a critical comment from a colleague, a snide remark from a family member, or a nasty reply from a stranger, we have a choice: to speak angry words that fuel the flames or gentle words that douse them.

May God help us to speak words that turn away wrathâ€”and perhaps even help difficult people to change.

By: Sheridan Voysey

Reflect & Pray
Think of a time you got defensive with someone. Why do you think you reacted that way? How could you respond differently in God's power?

Loving God, give me the ability to respond to quarrelsome people with patient, gentle words.
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