Who Understands My Anger
Monday October 17, 2016
Anger is an involuntary reaction to a displeasing situation or event. When it is a limited reaction it may be considered normal. It becomes dangerous however, when anger is stored. Stored anger causes us to be resentful and hostile with the urge to “get even”. The Bible instructs us “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry”. (Ephesians 4:26 NIV) Inner turmoil is the result of not obeying this counsel.
There is only one person who understands us through and through. That person is certainly NOT ourselves. That person is Jesus Christ who died for us, and who waits to be invited into our lives so He can forgive us, heal us, and restore us to complete peace and wellness. He understands when life is difficult and frustrating. If we are with someone and feel annoyance rising up, Jesus knows exactly what is going on inside us.
What does God have to say about my being annoyed, frustrated, irritated, or angry?
ANGER SHOWS FOOLISHNESS: People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. (Proverbs 14:29 NLT)
BEING ANGRY SAYS YOUR RELIGION IS WORTHLESS: If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. (James 1:26 NLT)
HARBORING ANGER LEADS TO SIN: An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin. (Proverbs 29:22 NLT)
Only God has the power to help us sort out the issues underneath our anger. The first positive step we can take is to acknowledge that we have deep rooted hurt within us which displays itself as anger. God wants to help us deal with it. He wants us to receive healing for the offences committed by us and against us which we have carried deep in our souls. Let’s admit today that we have stored anger and then learn in the following days how the power of God will help us deal with it.
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