I have come to a conclusion that has changed my daily life and I cannot wait to share. I learned this some tome ago, but was giving the truth some time to prove itself before I shouted it from the mountain tops. I am completely impressed the with peace that it has brought to my life and the calmness that is maintained in my heart because of it.
Venting is for fools.
It may surprise you. This boldness and this thought that is contrary to all schools of psychology being taught in every level of our American institutions. We should not be spilling our everyday, issue packed cans of frustration beans.
There is a time for sharing. When feelings get out of control, perspective is good. When things in life aren't moving forward, that is what the church body is for. I am more focusing toward the negative everyday things that pop up, and we face them with either a cup half empty or a cup half full attitude. And let us see that the half full mentality is much more Christ like. Do not the scriptures ring loudly that with God all things are possible? There is no excuse with heaven so near to get discouraged. The reality is though, we do.
That is where our savior meets us once again, in that quiet place, down low. We let our vent flare out in the Savior's presence alone. Why is that the best way?
Jesus is not partial, He is not judgmental
Jesus doesn't take sides, He is the fairest of fair.
Jesus has perfect love, and He shares.
Jesus is the only perfect physician who can remove the lump in my throat, the pain in my chest, and the pit in my stomach. He relaxes my muscles and removes the heavy load and replaces it with His yoke that is easy and light.
So there it is. My time tested reality. Taste and see that He is good. And faithful!
"A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back." Proverbs 29:11
"Vent Not"
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