The only person you really have control over is yourself. You choose to be happy, mad, sad, or glad. You choose to let others bother you or you choose not to buy into what that person says or does. We are in control of our emotions. What others say, do, or how that person responds to us, does impact how we feel, unless YOU let it. If someone tries to stir up, instigate, or upset you in a certain situation you have to make a choice. This person may know exactly what to say and what buttons to push to upset you. But you still have a choice whether you react or respond to the situation at hand. When you react, you let your emotions control you. When you respond, you are controlling your actions. What we all must learn to do is to put the situation into perspective and resist the urge to react. The way you do this is to count to 10, breathe, calm yourself and then pray and pray for the LORD to give you that peace which passes all understanding. James 1:19-20 reads, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” Sometimes remaining silent is the best way to respond toward others. It is something to think about. God Bless.