Proverbs 12

"A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. "

Ouch.

This one hits close to home. I have this bad habit of making this face that says, "hey I think what you are saying is really stupid." If we are having a conversation and I don't understand, like, or agree with what you are saying I will tend to make the face. I know I make it because my dad told me I did and then a few days later I saw my son make the same face to me. OUCH.

I have to stop showing my annoyance. Proverbs calls me foolish, but I desire to be wise.

Patience.

So much of Solomon's Wisdom is locked up in the practice of Patience. For me and many others Patience is a practice that I have to keep practicing. It does not come naturally to us. We have to work at, but like all things that are difficult the reward is worth the effort.

We all have areas in which we need to have more Patience. We also have areas that require less Patience (injustice and evil). But Patience is so hard if we lack self awareness and discipline. You may have to find someone who is willing and capable of pointing out areas of your Impatience. Most of your friends and loved ones are trying to be nice so they don't tell us the truth, they tell us what we want to hear. Find an honest person, you'll be glad you did.

What are situations that require you to practice Patience?

Any ideas how to improve in this area?