Summary: <br> It is so easy to forget that we are to accept responsibility for our actions, not the actions of other people.<br> I realized this a few months ago because I was upset due to the actions of another person. Their actions did not impact me, personally. But, I was actually angry because I could not understand why someone would do/or say that 'thing' which had upset me.<br> So, I sat back and began to really consider the difference between righteous and self righteous anger. I also thought about Jesus' commands to love others (including enemies), make disciples, and love the Lord our God more than anything else. As I thought about that, I realized that so often we become angry, upset and honestly downright self righteous when we see other people NOT doing that. I also realized that so many people are mad, angry and living without joy because there is an expectation that others should behave in a certain way, including unbelievers.<br> As I pondered those thoughts and prayed, I realized that all too often, I try to take on the responsibility of 'owning' another person's actions or thoughts - and other people do it, too. So, today, I want to share what I have learned about accepting responsibility for my actions, not the actions of other people - and how that has given me the freedom to have peace and rejoice daily. Grab your favorite drink, or your shoes to go for a walk and allow your own heart 20 minutes to find the peace and joy God wants you to experience - even in the worst of times.<br> <br> <br> This episode of Rejoicing Daily is sponsored by Kerry at How To Homeschool My Child<br> You can find Kerry on her <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/beckman4463?feature=watch" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://www.facebook.com/HowToHomeschoolMyChild" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://twitter.com/kerrybeck" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, G+ and <a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="http://www.pinterest.com/howtohomeschool/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.
