Peace at Last I have never been patient. Even in childhood, I met any situation I didn’t like with quick anger; this only grew worse as I aged. I lost jobs, friends, and girlfriends because of my anger. When a health condition forced me to stop working, my anger increased. I felt trapped, frustrated with myself, and helpless, yet I did not know how to change. Then one day I met a young pastor who, unlike most everyone else I knew, did not flinch and leave when I became angry. Instead he told me gently, “I can help you cool the anger that is burning you alive.” Amazed and intrigued, I was willing to listen to this calm voice. He took me to a Bible study group at his church. The people accepted me and truly cared about me. As I studied scripture regularly I began to feel at peace for the first time. This was the life I wanted; from that day on, I have been able to better control my anger, though it is an ongoing process. I have not looked back. After years of anger, I finally found peace through studying the words of scripture with a group of people who love me as I am. Psalm 37:1-11 37:1 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, 37:2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. 37:4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. 37:6 He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday. 37:7 Be still before the LORD, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. 37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret--it leads only to evil. 37:9 For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. 37:10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there. 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in abundant prosperity.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:24:13 +0000
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