“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.” Psalm 37:7-8 Life is full of situations that will make you angry. It is what you do next that makes a difference. Many who have acted out their anger justify it by saying that “I was provoked”. But God encourages us to react in a different way. He wants us to wait patiently for Him and refrain from anger. This week, when pressures mount up, when there is a misunderstanding, when you feel like there is no way out, don’t let anger take over. Get rid of the anger that consumes you. It is a habit that needs to be broken. Instead lift up a prayer and ask God to help you react in a more Godly fashion. Instead be kind, compassionate and forgiving toward those that have made you mad. Why? Because Christ has already done the same for you! Anger grows out of frustration and in the moment, it seems a raised voice helps achieve desired results. With our children, it destroys initiative, attentiveness to detail, and joy in serving. In short, anger interferes with long-term goals. Anger also destroys all relationships. Overcome anger through God’s love. You see my friend, when all fails….it is only LOVE that will never fail because just as Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, “Love is patient, love is kind, . . . it does not seek its own, is not provoked, and does not take into account a wrong suffered.” Your own strength will fail. However, meditating on the meaning of God’s love will build you. My friend, God’s love never fails! All you have to do is give up and let Him take charge. You don’t have to work so hard at it. May God bless you as you conquer ANGER!
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 20:32:50 +0000
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