Anger

I am one who struggles with internal anger. I get so angry with myself and I tend to either bring myself and others (my siblings) down with me. I let anger consume me sometimes and I feel like I just get trapped and there is no escaping. I had to learn how to talk to God and how to give my anger to him because it is something that I just can’t bear. I have to put down the wall of anger to let him in, so he can release the pressure off my heart.​ Anger is a very powerful emotion. One that can cloud your judgment and make you lash out irrationally. Anger can become bottled up, and with all that anger you will explode. It might make you feel good at first, but it can cause a lot of damage if you let it.

In Joel 2:13 it says “Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord Your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.”

If you let anger dwell in your heart you will be vulnerable to sin.

Also in the Bible, Psalm 4:4 it says “In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts, and be silent”.

We should open our hearts to Christ and let him help us control and properly release, so we are not consumed.

We need to stay calm and be silent so we can hear God.

Letting down this wall of anger can be very hard but it starts with simple steps. When you get angry… Try and take deep breaths, talk to God, be silent and listen. Try and make sure you’re not about to speak out of anger and just trust God, for he has your heart.

And remember “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are so angry." Ephesians 4:26

Let’s think about it!

1. Are you one that struggles with anger? Even if it is just being angry in your mind or out loud.

2. What are some things that trigger you being upset and angry?

3. How do you normally cope with being angry?

4. What is a BETTER way to cope with being angry? Would it be praying, or taking some deep breaths before you comfort someone? What would work best for you?

Challenge for this week: Instead of getting angry, we want YOU to try to cope in a different way besides yelling or getting internally angry!! How will YOU accomplish that this week?