Metaphors and the Bible–anger and patience

Lenten Reflection; Patience and Anger, Feb. 10, 2016

Many years ago my mothering skills were being tested in a big way.  One of my sons (I won’t tell you which one, but if you know them I’ll bet you could guess.) and I had come to a point where something had to be done.  He was a masterful button pusher and he knew all the buttons that would set me off.  We had gotten to a point where something had to give; I had reached my boiling point, I had a short fuse and he seemed to enjoy igniting. 

One day, after losing my temper in a way that saddened me, I sat, tears falling and praying desperately for God to help me learn patience in my relationship with my precious child.  No answers came.  The next day I opened my Bible and a Concordance…