Lessons from proverbs 19 on kindness

Today , I  learned  couple of lessons from Proverbs 19 and a reminder about the man I married.
For the first 30 years of our marriage, I did most of  the cooking.  After retirement, Mark realized that he really loves to cook  which is great.  But sometimes it causes little disagreements in the kitchen.

Proverbs 19:12- A wise prudent man with good sense , restrains his anger.  It is to his credit that he over- looks an offense.
Mark is a wise man.  He will walk away before he gets angry and says something that hurts. It is to his credit that he over looks offenses

Proverbs 19:13b The quarreling and nagging  of a wife annoys  like a constant drip.
Proverbs  19:14b An prudent understanding wife is a gift from the Lord.
Lord, give me understanding and help me to know when to speak up and when it is better to let it go.

Proverbs 19:20- Hear instructions and be wise.
Proverbs 19:21-Many are the plans in the heart and mind of man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19: 23- Reverence for God gives life, happiness and protection.

I love the fact that God  uses his word to help us in our daily life when we take the time to study it.
I heard a sermon this week that said ,"this too comes from God".  Everything that God allows to come through the filter of his love is for our good and is a life lesson.

Proverbs 19:17 He who is kind to the poor, lends to the Lord and he will repay him for benevolent actions.
Proverbs 19:22-Kindness makes a man attractive. What is desired in a man is steadfast love and loyalty.
Ephesians 4:23 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.

Kindness was  the first thing that drew me to Mark. I tell girls to find a boyfriend who is kind to their mom and senior ladies, because some day they  will be that lady. I am that lady now and  Mark treats me so well.  I love to watch him as he shows kindness everyday as we travel .  I am so blessed..





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