Seeking a meek and quiet spirit

I was reading the words of Teri Maxwell today and just had to share.

"What does anger do to our children? Will it cause them to want to speak back angrily as well? Proverbs 29:22 says, 'An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.' Do you think our anger helps or hinders the Holy Spirit in our children's lives? I would propose that most certainly our anger hinders the Holy Spirit and feeds the fleshly reactions of our children." (Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit, 78.)

I don't know about you other parents but that hits home for me! I try really hard not to use a harsh tone with Wesley. Sometimes I feel like I'm about to snap and I use my words as an anger release. But anger is a CHOICE! I can choose to be content and use soft words. I never want my children to feel as though they are a source of anger/frustration for me. Children are a blessing! I only want them to feel that they are a source of love for me. Start this new journey with me. Strive for a meek and quiet spirit everyday!

Verses to use to strengthen you in this area:

Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

Proverbs 16:21
"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning."

Proverbs 22:24
"Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go."

Proverbs 29:22
"An angry man stirreth up stife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."