Arguments

by

h. lena jones

Disagreements cause arguments

Which lead to bitter verbal exchange

Which lead to resentment and regret

Which lead to loss of friend or

Alienation of loved one

And when you later try to recall

The reason for the argument

You find you can hardly remember

Why it started in the first place!

I’m no expert on the subject

But it seems to me arguments

Fall under the category of

Wasted time and energy

(Neither of which I can afford)

And only serve to entertain

That idiot, the devil

Who has nothing else to do

But torment the living

And make them

Dislike each other!

So the next time you sense an argument brewing

Put on your proverbial hat and walk away

Refuse to engage in a no-win verbal combat

Here’s a ‘for instance’ for you ladies

If your beloved hubby leaves

His socks and underpants on the floor

Plop them into the laundry basket

It only takes a second

Or if you prefer, say in the kindest way

(Tongue-in-cheek, of course)

“It’s vacuuming day today, dear.

Anything found on the floor,

That doesn’t belong there,

Gets vacuumed up!”

Remember to keep your focus on Jesus thereafter!

“Do everything without complaining or arguing.”

(Philippians 2:14)