I’m rude. I yell. I say something mean.
I tell myself:
“He started it.”
“They deserved it.”
“Nobody would put up with that!”
Jesus has an answer.
Matthew 7:3 (ESV)
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?
God uses that log to knock some sense into me.
Good morning, Lord. Forgive me for lying to myself, for telling myself I couldn’t help it, that it wasn’t my fault. Teach me to be honest about my sin — my motivation, my loss of control, my desire to get even. Likewise, Lord, teach me to be honest about the other guy’s sin — not excusing it, not blaming myself for it, but leaving it in Your hands.
Teach me true confession and true repentance. Fill my heart with the desire to honor you with my words and deeds.
