Hard to talk about . . .

Okay, so I talk a lot about talking a lot. Lol.

But I actually have a ridiculously hard time talking about major issues that are blowing up in our culture right now. I get frustrated. Angry. Defensive. Fed up . . . tired of it. I don't seek out conversations about controversial things for many reasons, including I'm terrible at debating. I don't need convinced about things, and trying to convince other people is  . . . well . . . I think pretty pointless. I just don't debate well. Doesn't tickle my fancy. My husband however . . .

It's a struggle for me. I know as a Christian I am not supposed to be silent all the time (notice I said "all the time", because I do actually think silence has its place too . . . no I can't give you an example). I understand that, but I also know what pushes my buttons and how I struggle to be loving, patient, kind, etc. So I don't engage. I don't join the conversation, because quite frankly I don't trust myself to. I'm too emotional I guess. Doesn't mean I don't wrestle with things or refuse to talk to people who approach me. In fact if something is directed at me I am very likely to engage. I just don't seek it out . . .

Anyway . . . I've been trying to drum up something wise to share. Like there is something we ALL need to be reminded of, but I cannot articulate it.

OH thank goodness I don't have to, because it has already been written . . . I bolded, italicized, and underlined the parts that I have really been trying to pin point in my own mind.

Proverbs 3 English Standard Version (ESV)

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
    but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
    and peace they will add to you.

3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
    bind them around your neck;
    write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success[a]
    in the sight of God and man.

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh[b]
    and refreshment[c] to your bones.

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
    and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,
    and your vats will be bursting with wine.

11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline
    or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
    as a father the son in whom he delights.

nuff said.