Gentle Spirited Voice

Ever notice how when you are speaking to someone who is angry, they raise their voice. What happens? You stop listening. In turn learn to also raise your voice when you get angry. I am guilty of raising my voice, as is most of the world. When my children test my patience, or I have just had enough of the tattling. I raise my voice. But on the other hand, when I get upset with my husband I do not. Out of the 2 different scenarios I honestly believe that because I speak in a soft, but firm voice when voicing my displeasure to PJ that he actually listens to me. My kids on the other hand....obviously I need to be trained...


It's like how Elijah was hiding in a cave on Mount Horeb, the LORD passed by. Elijah was booming and yelling, but in turn God spoke in a soft voice.


I always thought it was worse to have someone give you the "silent treatment" after a few words of correction. But again, that's just not how the world works.


I am determined to change my lifestyle to always speak in a soft, gentle spirited voice: whether it be corrective or encouraging... but in the end with lots of love and consistency.


I want my family to learn how to not raise their voices. I need to start so consequently they will follow. I cannot yell and teach them yelling is not permitted. 


So herein starts my quest for inner peace, for a small firm voice rather than an angry booming one. I want to be firm in my correction, but in a loving voice. I pray that God gives me the strength to speak as He would want, and to not sweat the small stuff.