Pride control? As autumn sets in, birds around Beech Springs are disappearing. Soon there will be only my Winter bird friends here.Year-round residents are foraging in fields, while others migrate south. Holly and I keep feeders filled for the few remaining around here. Our Oriole feeder, once frequented by Orioles, is now overrun with bees attracted to grape jam. Last night, as I moved the feeder, the bees became agitated and swarmed me, forcing me to drop the feeder and run for it.
Think about it. Jostling the feeder stirred the bees' pride, causing an attack. I was stung, and the bee sacrificed itself, highlighting how pride fuels anger.
God’s Word: "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires (James 1:19-20).”
We all get angry occasionally, and most anger should pass quickly. However, words or body language can make us irritable, much like the bees. Instead of calming down, we let our egos fuel our anger. Pride drives us to defend ourselves unnecessarily. If you're angry, reassess and remember: like the bee, letting pride control you only leads to loss.
We pray. “Heavenly Father, help us manage our anger with grace. When words or actions provoke us, let us temper our pride and ego. Teach us to pause, reflect, and act with kindness, avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked anger. Guide us towards peace and understanding. In Jesus name. Amen.”
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34)
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