Today while reading the Duggar's new book, A Love That Multiplies, I was reminded or shall I say convicted to control my emotions/anger in a more Christlike way when interacting with my children. I was VERY surprised to learn that Michelle used to struggle with this as well. To me she is the most soft spoken person I have ever heard. In her book Michelle says, "Anger is a destructive force. Even if we take our children to church every time the doors are open, anger in us or in our home can destroy everything we are trying to teach our children. It can build a wall between them and us. " Proverbs 15:1 says, "A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath." I pray that with God's help I can respond with gentleness instead of anger.
I have learned SO much and been encouraged in the Lord so much while reading this book. I highly recommend it if you are a parent. I did not read their first book but I plan to as soon as I finish this one.
