With our recent soaring temperatures, I've noticed that my family has been a bit short-tempered lately. Situations that would normally be shrugged off are now matters of contention. The kids are bickering more and cooperating less. It's interesting how a little heat melts our patience and increases our grumpiness.
Why the sudden change in temperament just because the thermometer raised up several notches over the last week? I think primarily it's because our comfort zones have been tampered with. When things are running smoothly (weather and situationally), we are content because our life is flowing along nicely. But add some pressure, from circumstances and/or the weather, and we gripe and complain.
The best way to deal with the situation is to take a moment or two before we respond (Let's face it; we pretty much know when we are going to be grouchy in our responses). Then we need to send out a quick prayer to ask the Lord to help us be patient and kind. If we take the time now to develop good habits in our interactioins, then it will be easier to maintain those attitudes when the heat rises.
Don't let that mercury reach the boiling point in your life. Ask God to help you handle the heat.
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