And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. – (2 Timothy 2:23, NIV)
As a servant of the Lord, you must not argue. You must be kind to everyone. You must be a good teacher, and you must be patient. – (2 Timothy 2:23, ERV)
For a true servant of our Lord Jesus will not be argumentative but gentle toward all and skilled in helping others see the truth, having great patience toward the immature. – (2 Timothy 2:24, TPT)
This verse is a practical application verse for teachers everywhere, and a great reminder to start off the week. We cannot engage in arguments, or all will be lost. Kindness to everyone opens doors, ears, and hearts. When kids feel cared for, they are more likely to allow us to come alongside them and help guide them in new learning. All of this requires patience. Though in the forefront of my mind for teaching, these principles also apply in parenting, friendships, and every sort of familial relationship as well. Kindness and patience, willingness to help teach or guide in what is true, and choosing to not engage in arguments helps strengthen bonds and increase trust. May we ever depend on the Lord and His strength to help us walk out our days in this very way.
To truly serve God, 
And walk in His will;
We will need kindness,
The sort Christ instills.
Choose to not argue,
Be patient, always;
Help others see truth,
As we extend grace.
May goodness and light,
Flood all that we do;
So God’s love is known,
And His word shown true.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us and remind us of the things that matter most. Thank You that we are called to kindness and love, with patience and endurance as we seek to honor You with our lives. Forgive us for the times that we have senselessly argued with those around us, or have neglected to extend kindness or patience of goodness, according to Your plan placed before us. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would listen and learn how to best avoid arguments and loving with kindness and patience as we come alongside each other. Show us how to love those around us in the same way that we are loved by You. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we turn in trust to You. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9
Revelations In Writing 
Dear sister in Christ, I am a servant of our Lord Jesus Christ in the capacity of a teaching missionary. I have been resisting the temptation to be resentful and argumentative for some time. To be honest, it makes me want to keep my mouth shut because I know it is not like our Lord. Please pray for me that the Lord would completely restore to me the love He poured in my heart when I was born-again of His Spirit. May He be glorified as others experience the sweetness of His fragrant Presence again when they are around me and not the stench of the flesh. Please Pray for my wife also who has gone through so much pain in her body after a car accident we had in 2016. Thank you and may the Lord richly bless you and yours, multiplying grace and peace in your lives.
Oh dear ones, my greatest prayer will be that the Lord will give you His eyes to see all those whom surround you, and that His loving arms would hold and comfort you both with His perfect peace. You are doing the difficult work. May His abundant blessings be poured out upon you more and more.