You Gave Me Room

When I Was In Distress

Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah

But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah

Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.

Psalm 4:1-5

We are all told not to hold grudges, but we do. However, when people are confronted with their unforgiving attitude and urged to make things right, they sidestep the issue and refuse to heed the clear instruction of the Bible. We cannot change another person's heart, but we are responsible for our own attitude.

We are not supposed to go to bed with grudges against anyone. We can't keep the sun from going down. However we can keep it from setting with our anger in place. We have to forgive. We are directed to do so. Every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness.

Our Daily Bread - January 15, 2006