The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands, the foolish one tears hers down.
(Proverbs 14:1 NIV)
Lord, why is it that frustration sometimes turns to despair and self-destruction? There are so many negative forces in the world as it is; why do I sometimes make a bad situation even worse because of my own bitter or hopeless attitude?
How often I wish I could take back thoughtless, hurtful words I have said to a loved one during the course of a particularly trying day! How often I wish I could have a “do-over”! But there are no “do-overs” in real life. Please help me to make amends and handle things better the next time I am challenged.