Partners
In Hope

Who Understands My Anger?

Thursday May 18, 2023

 Anger is an involuntary reaction to a displeasing situation or event.  When it is a limited reaction it may be considered normal.  However, It becomes dangerous when it is stored.  Stored anger causes us to be resentful and hostile with the urge to “get even”.  The Bible says, “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 truly understands who we are and why we do what we do.  That person is certainly NOT us.  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 lead us forward into peace and joy.  When we are with someone and are feeling annoyed or threatened, Jesus knows exactly what is going on inside us and, if we ask, He will help us do what is right in that moment.

 What does God have to say in the Scriptures about us being angry, irritated, frustrated, or annoyed?


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 and deal with the issues that are related to our anger.  He wants to heal our pain.  The first step we need to take is, admit to God that we have deeply rooted hurt within us, the pain of which shows up in anger and rage. He wants us to forgive those who have harmed us and receive healing for the offences committed against us.  God also wants us to forgive ourselves for the offences we have committed against others.  Let’s admit today that we have stored anger and then learn how the power of God can help us deal with it in a way that brings peace to our soul.

 

Prayer: Loving God, I confess my anger has been a way to suppress the pain I feel inside.  Please help me to forgive those who have harmed me and to forgive myself for the harm I have caused others.  I ask You to heal me, so that I can live a life of peace and joy in Your presence.  Amen

 

 

 

©2023 Partners in Hope 

More information on this and other related topics @ http://www.partnersinhope.ca/life-with-god-in-recovery-resources/

Audio for Who Understands My Anger?

Recent Meditations

JOURNEYING WITH GOD
April 2, 2025
GROWING IN MATURITY
April 1, 2025
OLD GROWTH GOODNESS
March 31, 2025
ANGER
March 30, 2025
DISCOVERING TRUTH
March 29, 2025
See all

Giving Hope

Partners in Hope is supported wholly by our friends and community. We are thankful to everyone who partners with us to help bring hope to the discouraged, hurting, and hopeless.