One of the greatest distinctions between a wise life and a foolish life appears in how we choose our friends. When we value personality over integrity, we’re being foolish. Jesus was a friend to all, but He was also very intentional about choosing His inner circle. We must show the same intentionality. Choosing our friends wisely is not an excuse to become elitist or act like were better than anyone else. In fact, the right friends should help us to become more humble and willing to serve others from all walks of life.

Our friends have profound influence in our lives, especially during moments of vulnerability and at crossroads in decision-making. Surrounded by the wrong voices, you might be encouraged to pursue a divorce when God is calling you to fight to save the marriage. The wrong voices might enable unhealthy habits when a true friend will provide loving accountability. To attract wise friends, we must first commit to being a wise friend.

Start where you are by living with integrity at work, home, online and in all parts of your life. Wise words and wise actions attract others who want to live with wisdom. But when you speak and act with selfishness, foolishness and a disregard for God’s Word, you’ll draw peers who share those same mindsets. Be intentional.

“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”   Ephesians 4:26

“Don’t let the sun set on your anger because the devil will get a foothold in your life.” ( Paraphrase of Ephesians 4:26.) This is one of those verses for couples before marriage. Why? Because differences exist in any kind of relationship – think about conflicts you’ve had with friends, family, and even colleagues.

We will all be tempted to lose our cool and become angry, but we need to deal with the situation then and there. Don’t let it simmer and prolong, making the problem grow even greater. Confront it and confess it.

How do we do that?

1. Don’t Lose Your Cool: Losing our temper is not only sinful, it’s destructive for both ourselves and very often for others. Try to remain calm BEFORE losing your temper.
2. Act vs. React: Choose how you ACT rather than allowing anger to dictate your reaction. So, act in a positive way. Get hold of yourself; it’s that important.
3. Confront when Necessary: Confrontation is often necessary to clear the air and address issues and even misunderstandings that lead to disagreement and frustrations. But be sure to check your attitude when you confront another. Be firm, but not mean, when someone steps out of line.
4. Confess It: If you’re the one in the wrong,  confess your sin first to God and then to that person. Ask for forgiveness and move on. Don’t make excuses for your behavior – that will only further irritate the person you’ve hurt. Keep it simple: “I was wrong. I’m sorry.” This doesn’t mean that every person we wrong will accept our apology, but God’s Word is clear: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” (Romans 12: 18)

How do you respond when angry? Don’t let the sun go down on your anger. Confront it. Confess it. And remember that Jesus got angry, but never sinned. Jesus is the perfect example of how to deal with anger in the best possible way.

EE Name	Sub Departments Desc	Birthdate
KLIMCZAK, CHRIS	Chevrolet Service Tech	1-Aug
SMITH, JENNIFER A	Administrative Support Staff	1-Aug
CARTER, TROY D	Acura Sales Personnel	2-Aug
LINDERHOLM, JUDY	North Service Admin	4-Aug
DUBREUS, PHENDLYN	South Side Pre Owned Lot	4-Aug
BARSKE JR, MIKE	North Service Tech	10-Aug
LUCAS, BARRY L	South Finance Closer	11-Aug
MOREIRA, WILLY N	Kia Sales Personnel	12-Aug
DAWSON, GARY L	DT Drivers	14-Aug
RANCE, DAVID A	Kia Parts Other	17-Aug
BAIRD, NEWMAN M	Chevrolet Parts Countermen	17-Aug
ASHLEY, DOMINIQUE S	Internet North Sales	17-Aug
JOHNSON, KELSEY T	Kia Service ASM	17-Aug
HORN, STEVEN	Kia Service Tech	20-Aug
MILLS, SHARON K	Office Assistant	23-Aug
ADAMS, JORDAN Z	North Side Pre Owned Sales	23-Aug
ST ARNOLD, JACOB P	Kia Service Hourly Tech	24-Aug
CLOS, RODNEY K	North Side P/O Sales Manager	25-Aug
RIVERA, DARRELL J	Kia Service Tech	25-Aug
NOVA, ULISES E	Kia Service Tech	26-Aug
CONNELLY, LARRY	DT Drivers	28-Aug
JENER, PEDRO	North Finance Closer	29-Aug
MORRISON, LISA D	North Service Admin	31-Aug

Super Report Writer Generated Report

Firstname	Lastname	Hire_Date
NORMAN	SWANSON	07/02/2021
MICHAEL	WOODARD	07/02/2021
PHENDLYN	DUBREUS	07/02/2021
EMELYN	GONZALEZ	07/05/2021
DEVEN	THOMPSON	07/05/2021
ANGEL	BURGOS	07/12/2021
JACOB	ST ARNOLD	07/12/2021
KIMBERLY	THOMAS	07/19/2021
APRIL	DE LOLLIS	07/19/2021
TROY	TOWN	07/19/2021
JODY	STONE	07/19/2021
ASHLEY	RODRIGUEZ	07/26/2021
SAVANNAH	BARSKE	07/26/2021
JEREMY	MAHR	07/26/2021
WHITNEY	WILSON	08/02/2021
JUSTUS	HAYES	08/02/2021
DANIEL	TOWNSEND	08/23/2021

EE Name	Sub Departments Desc	HireDate	Years of Service
YOUNG, ROBERT R	North Service ASM/Other	08/19/1998	23 years
BURGOS, LUIS E	Chevrolet Parts Other	08/31/2001	20 years
JOHNSON, JORDAN C	Kia Service Tech	08/05/2014	8 years
LIEU, PAUL	Chevrolet Other	08/11/2014	7 years
GELPI, NICHOLAS M	South Finance Closer	08/03/2015	6 years
ENGLISH, DOUGLAS W	Chevrolet Service Tech	08/24/2015	6 years
HENRY, JAMES E	North Finance Closer	08/08/2016	5 years
ANDRESS, JONATHAN W	Videographer	08/28/2017	4 years
GORMAN, CATY J	Internet South Sales	08/14/2017	4 years
BRYANT, SEAN C	South Side P/ O Sales Manager	08/01/2017	4 years
JEAN, SAMUEL	South Side Detail Tech	08/27/2018	3 years
MACDOWELL, MATTHEW	South Side Pre Owned Sales	08/27/2018	3 years
TORRES, JESSICA	North Service ASM/Other	08/06/2018	3 years
TOWLE, ANDREA K	Kia Service Admin	08/06/2018	3 years
SHORT, STEFANIE N	Internet South Sales	08/30/2019	2 years
NICHOLSON, HALEIGH E	Kia Sales Admin	08/19/2019	2 years
RAMOS, BRYAN B	North Service Tech	08/12/2019	2 years
HOLLY JR, ROBERT W	North Side P/O Sales Manager	08/05/2019	2 years
WILKES, KELLY A	Internet North Sales	08/05/2019	2 years
SANCHEZ, GILBERTO A	Chevrolet Service Hourly Tech	08/31/2020	1 year
TORRES-RODRIGUEZ, GABRIEL	North Side Detail Tech	08/17/2020	1 year
HOLLOWAY, VANESSA G	South Side Detail	08/10/2020	1 year
MOREIRA, PABLO X	Kia Sales Personnel	08/10/2020	1 year
BURGOS, EMMANUEL	South Side Detail	08/03/2020	1 year
MALDONADO, DAVID	Kia Sales Personnel	08/03/2020	1 year
MONTRY, CHRISTOPHER R	Kia Service Tech	08/24/2020	1 year
RODRIGUEZ, MARIBEL	Facility North	08/24/2020	1 year

Prayer is not some magical means to discerning God’s will in your life. But God does guide our hearts as we pray. God does not reveal the future but He gives us wisdom to make the right decisions. If God does not reveal the future, then what should I pray for? 

Pray for illumination of your heart and mind so you will know God’s Word and apply it in your life. 

Pray for wisdom to be able to make the right choices and decisions. 

Pray for grace to trust God during uncertain times and to obey Him during challenging times. 

Pray for your heart that God will guard it against sinful and selfish desires and that you will remain humble and teachable. 

Pray for discernment and courage. 

Pray that you will submit to His will even when it is contrary to your plans or makes you uncomfortable. 

Pray with an attitude of worship knowing that God is in absolute control of your life. Pray with an attitude of repentance knowing our tendency to not trust God. Pray with an attitude of thanksgiving before and after the outcome. 

Lack of prayer shows a lack of dependence on God. It is a deeper heart issue of self-reliance and control. Make prayer a lifestyle. It will reveal a heart that is humble and resting in Christ.