Choosing Response Over Reaction
- Shiraya McCain
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
📖 “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” — Proverbs 25:28
Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment and wished you could take it back? Unchecked emotions can lead us to react quickly, leaving cracks in our relationships and peace. But God, in His grace, has given us the gift of self-control through the Holy Spirit.
When we pause—even for a breath—we invite Him into the moment. That pause becomes a shield, protecting us from regret and allowing His love to guide our words and actions. Choosing to respond instead of react is not weakness—it is wisdom, strength, and evidence of Christ at work in us.
📝The next time a strong emotion rises today, pause before responding. Whisper a quick prayer and ask, “What would honoring God look like here?” That small shift can change the whole outcome.
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