Day 15 of 31
A gentle answer
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Talk about it
When someone is angry, a soft, kind answer can calm them down. A harsh word makes anger grow bigger. Your voice can be a peacemaker.
Try it today
Next time someone is upset with you, take a breath and answer softly.
Ask at dinner
What can you say when someone is angry at you?
For the grown-up
This is one of the best verses for siblings and one of the easiest to practice. Role-play it: one person says something grumpy, the other practices a gentle answer. Grown-ups get the hardest version, answering a cranky child gently.