They angered him at the waters of Meribah, and it went ill with Moses on their account, for they made his spirit bitter, and he spoke rashly with his lips.
Psalm 106:32-33
Lord Jesus, how many times have I been so irritated, so agitated, so worked up by people that I said the wrong things bringing disgrace not only to my name but to Yours? How many times have folks so embittered me that I have lashed out to them in anger, hurting them and our relationship? Lord, I am so sorry! I am sorry for the pain I have imparted and sorry for the damage that I have caused! I realize that I cannot control others. They will do what they will do. I can control me. I ask today for You to help me to do so by the power of the Holy Spirit. I confess that in the moment I am often compelled to respond rashly. Today I ask for self-control, a capability that can only come by the work of Your Spirit in my heart. Help me not to be offended so easily, but instead be slow anger. Help me to view others as broken creatures that I might be driven to compassion over rage. Help me to season my words that they might be palatable to the listener. It is not my desire to give in to ungodliness, whether from within me or being projected towards me. Instead, it is my aim to be all things to all people that I might by some means save some. Use me Lord in a way that endears me to others, not being a people pleaser, but instead being a people lover. In Your Name I pray. Amen.