Offended

Why is it so easy to be offended? I even had the thought earlier today that I need to be offended less often - as choosing a reaction is more important than what happens. Maybe it was God speaking a great idea into my head. Unfortunately, upon being tested this evening, I failed again. Words like daggers hit my heart in a sensitive spot and I react immediately with defensiveness and hurt. Uggghhh.... Not the result I desire. The type of reaction that then sets up another 3 poor communications and then lack of sleep. Praise the Lord for grace and forgiveness and more chances to let God transform the flesh.