Breathe Slowly

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
BREATHE SLOWLY
Prov 14:29
29 A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
NIV
The original language gives some idea of this quick-tempered man as being of such passion his breathe is short and rapid. How fast a temper is flared could result in such inner turmoil. Is there cause for such inner violence? What makes a person become so foolish? It might well be a case of pride, or thinking more of one self than ought to. Who would dare to correct or criticize such a person and be the victim of such wrath? It is true most people if not all may lose a temper from time to time. Sure everyone has had moments of not being as patient as they should. But this is a person who lives in this state of mind who flies of the handle at the drop of a bucket. This person is always ready for explode if spoken to in the wrong manner. On the contrary to this, is the one who understands things are not always going to be perfect. A patient person wants to hear what is being said, ponders on it, thinks through the words of even those who might oppose his ideas before saying a word. A patient person understands his own imperfections and judges not others imperfections. When slow breathing is within the soul patience shows the understanding of self. Is this the understanding as to how a person fits into the temple of God? Is this the understanding of how a person benefits the Kingdom of God? What role does this patient person have in the community of believers? These are the thoughts of a patient person. The quick-tempered person thinks only of what benefit does he receive from others, from the Kingdom and how do others fit into his life. Self is over-rated by this person. Outlooks are in total opposition here. Who is for me, or who am I for? It is worth pondering and praying about. Who wants folly when they can have great understanding? Breathe slowly!