The Button

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  The high priest, Ananias, commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, 'God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law?' Acts 23:2'3 WEB
  
  Paul did not appreciate being slapped in the face. Where Jesus had faced crucifixion without complaining, Paul went about it a different way. Later he learned to turn the other cheek and to be content in what ever circumstance that he found himself in (Phil 4:11). It was a growth process and it took time, and being slapped now and then.
  
  Each of us have 'buttons.' Something that someone does that really sets us off. We often say 'I can't help it!' but really it is just a weakness, a flaw in our character and is just like a handle on a pot. By pressing your button at the right time, people can get you to commit acts, get into trouble, say stupid things, and do things that you normally would not do, as if they had a remote control for your body.
  
  Pray, grit your teeth, think happy thoughts. If you submit to God and resist the devil, it will flee from you (James 4:7). Eventually the button will cease to work in your life. I have many buttons that no longer work when people press them, though a few still do.
  
  Prayer: Father help me to see the traps that are before me and to control my emotions under pressure. I want my life to be pleasing to You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
  
  Note: Good morning and happy Monday! The highlighted group of the week is Creation Photographers: This group that seeks to show the glory and beauty of God's creation through photography. That vision includes the beauty of things created by man, because God created us and put His spark in each of us! ANY level of photography skill is welcome and all are invited to join and enjoy!