cup of joe

Proverbs 15:1 tells us that a "soft" answer can turn wrath away. Staying calm, cool and collected is a learned skill. It does not come naturally but super-naturally. A few years ago I bought my first Crock-Pot. I was looking for something that would cook for me and do it without very much attention and the Crock-Pot fit the bill. And then I found dinners pre-assembled that you just have to mix up in the morning, place in the pot and then in 8-10 hours my meal is waiting!  Now the interesting thing about this item is that it can be on all day and not burn up what is inside. The temperature that it cooks with is perfect!
It made me think about this scripture in Proverbs and I realized that many times I am a microwave of angst and emotion when God would rather I be more like my Crock-Pot. If I could just allow myself to remain at an even temperature there would be no sudden outbursts or explosions that leave messes. At the end of the day I could enjoy the grace of God that has…