It has always been easy for me to get into debates with friends and family, and I find myself arguing more than I should. If I make others angry, I regret it, and I’m always willing to apologise and move on. I just can’t pass up a rousing exchange of ideas about current events.

  

I was like this for many years until one day, in the middle of a debate with my father that had turned into an argument, I suddenly forgot what I was going to say. The only thing I could remember was today’s quoted verse. It was the verse from my Bible study a few weeks before. In an instant, my perspective changed. I realised I was so caught up in the conversation that I was about to say something hurtful to my father just to ‘win’ the argument. I held my tongue that day and we called a truce.

  

Later on, I thanked God for bringing that verse to my mind at just the right time. The more we read and study God’s word, the more we are able to draw on its direction when we need it.

Prayer: Thank you, dear God, for giving us wisdom through scripture when we need it most. Amen