Humility, Patience or Something else?

[Nelka]

I rarely get angry in my life but at work I am always close to boiling point with a few individuals whom I work with.

Should I be praying for humility, patience or some other grace to stop getting angry or some other strength?

Maybe it would be better to pray for them instead unless I do both?

Thanks.

 

[Garyjohn2]

I am actually very similar to you. I am a very calm person normally, but at work certain things can really irk me. Depending on the nature of your work and the people you work with, patience can be a virtue to pray for. I work in a call center, so that is particularly appropriate for me…but your situation may be different.

Another attitude I try to adopt is keeping in mind that at work (as in every place in my life) I am doing God’s work, and I should conduct my actions in interactions with others as if God is the CEO and I’m doing the tasks he assigns me…however mundane or irritating they may be. Some days this works better than others, but I think it’s a good direction to head for. Doing God’s work at work.
Regardless of the specific virtue needed, holiness in work is something to aspire to and pray for.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

I rarely get angry in my life but at work I am always close to boiling point with a few individuals whom I work with.

Should I be praying for humility, patience or some other grace to stop getting angry or some other strength?

Maybe it would be better to pray for them instead unless I do both?

Thanks.

Greetings Nelka,

I am not sure if this is the answer you are looking for, but it is the one that I feel I must write.

How about praying for the graces and virtues you are in most need of for each day? Jesus alone knows what you are in most need of, and this perhaps is the more pleasing prayer as it leaves everything in His Holy and Venerable Hands. And it is a prayer He will all to readily answer.

When I pray I pray to have the graces and virtues that I am in most need of that are in His Will for me to have that day.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit

 

[SophiaLector]

When I pray I pray to have the graces and virtues that I am in most need of that are in His Will for me to have that day.

And always remember: “There is no humility without humiliation.” It’s tough to hold your tongue and be patient in suffering, but well – WELL – worth it. My best to you.

 

[Anathama_Sit]

And always remember: “There is no humility without humiliation.” It’s tough to hold your tongue and be patient in suffering, but well – WELL – worth it. My best to you.

Greetings SpohiaLector,

Yes indeedy it is. Today I got a bit impatient at something and well thankfully I had recourse to Confession.

I realized it is so hard to be virtuous and to be Holy as God is Holy. It’s no small fry to realize that I as well as everyone else is called to be perfect as Our Heavenly Father is perfect. Man am I in need of a lot of graces.

Thanks be to God for Daily Mass and Confession.

Please include me in your prayers, that I may be pleasing to God in everything. Thanks. My best to you as well.

God Bless.
Anathama Sit