He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Proverbs 16:31
Do you ever find yourself getting really really mad? Anger is a human emotion but not one that is a ‘fruit of the Spirit”. When you are angry it can lead to discord, fights, people getting hurt, misunderstanding, broken relationships, divorce, broken homes, getting fired and so forth.
The opposite of anger is self control and peace. Try to identify what makes you upset. Perhaps just sit and confess to God that you need help and to help you get this emotion under control.
People and situations can make us angry. Tailgaters, line jumpers, those who betray us, wounds from a family members saying hurtful words. Many things can lead to discord and strife. The goal is to give it to the Lord and ask Him to transform your feelings for those who make you mad into supernatural love. It can happen. Through this healing and deliverance can occur.
PRAYER: I thank you for the gift of emotions and I know anger will get me nowhere good so help me relax and stay peaceful regardless. Give me the ability to forgive those who have caused my anger. Deliver those from darkness who seek to be in perpetual state of anger such as many in the media and politics today. Set them free and revive their hearts. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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