I could have done better.
Two different companies share my office space. Tara is the first person someone sees when they enter our office. She sorts all the mail. One day, I noticed a package on her desk for my supervisor. Since Tara was at lunch, I picked it up and put it on my supervisor’s desk. Later in the day, Tara was upset because I had not let her put it on the supervisor’s desk. This, in turn, upset me.
About a month later, I saw the mail person at the door and signed for a package. I passed by Tara’s desk, and she glared at me. I told her the package was for my supervisor. Feeling stressed from the previous incident, I mumbled “back off” under my breath. Tara heard me and jumped on my case. I called the company owner and immediately explained the situation. I wanted him to listen to my side of the story to avoid misunderstanding.
When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the Devil a way to defeat you. Looking at this Scripture made me realize I had not taken care of my anger by the end of the day. When this happened the first time, I should have called the owner and explained the situation. Had I pursued peace as God says, I might have avoided the second incident with Tara.
Be sure to take care of your anger before the end of the day.
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Ken Ebright is a former Minnesotan who lives in Belleville, Illinois. He plays a keyboard, sings in a men’s choir, and does street witnessing.