God is teaching me a lesson in patience and holding my tongue lately. It takes a lot to actually make me angry. The other day I was extremely upset about something that took place. Some things were said in a setting that was completely inappropriate.

As angry as this situation made me I realized that it simply was not a battle that I needed to take upon myself; I chose not to say anything even though I did not agree with what took place. In one of the classes that I took last semester my professors said "learn to choose your battles". This is something that has stuck with me. It reminds me of my parents always telling me to "think before you speak". (that is also something that I am working on.. some pretty silly things come out of my mouth sometimes.)

I'm learning to ask myself a few questions before reacting to situations:

1. What are my motives?
2. Is it necessary to potentially cause conflict?
3. Will this be edifying to myself and/or to others?
4. Will anything be solved?