Wesley Challenge_Day 18

Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?

WEDNESDAY — 01.20.21 · 2 Corinthians 7:1, Proverbs 14:29-32
The behaviors John Wesley named in this question live inside all of us. We don’t like that we possess these types of behavior, but we do. We work on becoming less of all of the above, because when we express them, they have an adverse impact on our life and the lives of others around us. That’s why God calls us to grow in our capacity to live above and beyond the above characteristics, and ones like them.

⇒ Do you know people who “fly off the handle?” What drives their behavior? Do you have a close relationship with anyone who displays any of these behaviors regularly? What is the impact of that person on you when they behave in these ways? How do you manage your interactions with them?
⇒ Which of the characteristics John Wesley calls out in today’s question do you struggle with most? The next time you find yourself reacting irritably, or feeling jealousy towards another person, take the time to question yourself and understand what is triggering your negative responses. Then identify healthy outlets for your negative feelings—like exercise (even a quick walk around the block), breath prayers, meditation, a gratitude journal, or playing with your dogs.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, breathe in me so that my thoughts may be pure. Move in me so that my work may be pure. Pull me into your love so that I love only what is pure. Give me strength to guard my heart so that all I do is pure. Amen.