“And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14

“BANG!” And like a misfire of a gun… the tongue went off, shooting me in the foot! If it WERE a gun, it would have been considered an accidental discharge, the result being 1 and done. But this tongue-shot was FAR worse because, not only did I shoot myself in the foot, I continued to shoot! To demons, my attitudinal discharge must’ve made me look like Swiss cheese! They just laughed!

Having been around guns all my life, I have had it drilled into me over and over to where I NEVER ‘Accidentally’ point a gun toward ANYONE. The second I touch one, my mind goes on high alert to keep me aware of my surroundings, averting any ‘accidents.’ Oh how I wish it were the same with my loaded tongue. God has been convicting me that attitudinal discharges are NEVER accidental!

Being in my vocation, I sometimes feel like I should get a pass. Years of discharging and appealing have not gotten me any brownie points to that end. Instead of a pass, I can almost GUARANTEE a run-in with either an idiot, or circumstantial hindrances in the form of a yellow light or heavy traffic. Yesterday, it was the ol lady driving 15 under the speed limit in the left lane! I unloaded!

One would think I’d tire of the incidents and just DO what ‘The Boss’ tells me! But a man’s greatest strength is also his greatest weakness. And expounding Truth is my forte! The lady’s driving included weaving, proving she SHOULD have her license revoked! But God used her to let me know that I should have my tongue carved out… down to the HEART! So I’m in God’s traffic school!

In the verse today, the first 3 directives for a Believer are not really a problem for me. But that last one is a DOOZY! Some say that until I get this one down, God won’t let me die! If so, I may live forever! Truth be told, attitudinal discharges, even in the privacy of my own vehicle, are ALWAYS harmful AND intentional. The victim never changes because it’s always ME! Dear Lord… will You help!!??

Based upon your traffic record, what doozy of a problem is YOURS? How long have you been living with it? Is God putting it on HIS hit list to finally kill it off? Are you co-operating with Him?