James 3:17

My view from "The Chair" this morning - James 3:17.  Pure Wisdom = peace loving + gentleness + yielding + merciful + good works + impartialness + sincerity.  Think of becoming wise in terms of a recipe.  If I want to be wise, I need equal parts of all of these ingredients.  Wowzee!  Does anyone else ever breeze over, oops.... I mean read,  this type of verse and think, "Yeah, I'm good?"  Yep, I usually do that too. But, as I've pulled this apart this morning, God has been whispering to my heart.  I realize I have some work to do, especially in the area of being a "peace-loving" person.  I always know He is whispering to me when I want to argue with Him and defend myself.  Anyone else like this?  I want peace, but on my terms.  I don't always seek ways to create peace with others.  I tend to tuck my tail and go into hiding for a bit until things settle down. So today I am asking Him to help me be aware when I am not choosing peace and to fill my mind with ideas to make the situation peaceful.  What is it that you need to work on?  I look forward to hearing what He is whispering to you.  Until We Chat Again, Crystal - The Plank-Eyed Girl