Old Yeller No More

I've learned over the past few days just how difficult it is getting to be a yeller.
A Yeller?  Yes.  If you know me personally, you know I've always been quick to anger.  I get it from my mother, who got it from her mother, I didn't know her mother so who knows where it started.  I will be quite frank, the day before my period starts, Dan and I fight.  This month it was a little different.  Our fight was an argument and no one was outright mean.  MAJOR accomplishment!! 
I also pointed out it was near the end of the month and he backed off immediately.  He took a need into consideration.  MAJOR accomplishment!  Another important aspect I've noticed is how seemingly difficult it is for me to yell.  Oh I can still do it all right.  No doubt about that.  This time I noticed the bridle on the tongue David asked for from the Lord.  This time I can hear the Lord telling me to stay quiet.  In the past, I could kind of hear the Lord but I definitely ignored him.  Practically saying, "Hold on God, just let me get this last piece out!"  So I did.  Nothing is rewarding when you ignore the words of the Lord.  Nothing.  Dan and I are both noticing how okay it is to have a disagreement, and how not okay it is to have an outright blowout.  God is also showing both of us how to deal with it and share with each other in different ways frustrations, disagreements and needs. 
"Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips."  (NKJV Psalm 141:3)
I really, really, REALLY never thought I would see the day where using my words as fierce weapons would get difficult.  It did.  There's only GOD to thank for that one.  It is Him doing a great work in ME for His good pleasure.
"For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure"  (philippians 2:13 KJV)

ONE GOOD THING DAN DID YESTERDAY:  HAD A WATER BATTLE WITH ALL THE KIDS OUTSIDE.  I hope it helps him to build his relationship with them ;)