The only antidote for hurt, frustration, and anger is love and plenty of it. Jesus promises us love that runs deeper than any wound. Will we receive it? Many of us reject Jesus’ offer of love. We want love from the people we want love from – whether they are healthy enough to give it to us or not. We’d rather live in anger and frustration at their lack of loving us than open our hearts to the rich and freely given love God offers.
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:30-32 NLT)
Hanging on to our bitterness and seeking revenge sickens our souls. Outbursts of anger are like poison which, over time, will destroy us and harm our loved ones. Anger may also cause them to become sick as well.
Anger can only be dealt with by receiving love and forgiveness from God. Jesus took the anger and violence in our hearts to the cross so that we could receive forgiveness and healing in exchange. When we consider and experience the love that Jesus has for us, we’ll want to pass it on to others. It’s time to let go of everything that hinders our healing and recovery, accept God’s forgiveness for the wrongs we have done, and in turn forgive those who have wronged us.
So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:16-17 NLT)
Prayer: Loving God, I dare to love because You first loved me. Please help me get rid of the resentment and anger that is stored deep in my soul. As You have forgiven me, I choose to forgive those who have harmed me. I am grateful that Your love runs deeper than my wounds. Thank You for loving and caring for me. Amen
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