Words or actions may upset you and me
If we allow them to control us, how tragic that can be.
We can avoid saying words like: “You make
Me so mad: that’s fuel to the flame, and will make their
heart glad.
Don’t admit that their actions
Have power over you. As long as that
Person knows for sure, you’ll live in
Bondage forevermore.
Overlook offense though hard it may seem
Overlook their actions though upsetting it may feel,
A great example to have and to hold
Like water off a ducks back let the offense roll,
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