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God Today Devotions
Proverbs 15:12 It's not always easy to receive criticism or correction. The words often seem harsh or even unfair but if we will receive them instead of becoming defensive we will learn and grow from it. Most of the time we allow ourselves to become angry because our feelings are hurt or our egos crushed. Not all criticism that is directed towards us is for our good. There are those whose sole purpose in saying something is to make us angry. There is no need for us to oblige. But when the words are offered in love it is then up to us to reflect on them and truly hear and receive them. If we ignore the wisdom and correction and stick our heads in the sand we will stop growing and maturing. We can know without any doubt that correction or criticism that God intends for us will be constructive and meant for our good. It is easy to ignore or avoid the truth about ourselves but if we will allow our hearts to hear the instructions that God has purposed and receive them we will grow in wisdom and strength. Prayer Give us the strength and the courage
to face criticism and to accept correction. We are sometimes afraid to
face the truth about ourselves, It is easier to become angry and turn
away, we need you strength to receive and not hide from the life
changing words offered in love. Amen.
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