Stored Anger Unwanted Baggage

Unkind words said about us or unresolved hurtful events cause us to store anger which, if not dealt with, will turn into frustration, anxiety, hatred, despair, rage, and hopelessness.  The effect of these feelings carried forward from childhood into adulthood causes us to seek out ways to control each situation we encounter. Often that positions us to hurt others before they hurt us.  Alternatively, we may become people pleasers.  In our desire to fit in with the crowd we may enter into unhealthy relationships which we believe will help fill the emptiness inside us. 

At some point we must admit that we need help to deal with what’s going on inside.  When we come to know Jesus and accept salvation through His death on the cross, we become new creations.  The old goes and the new comes.  We are challenged by God to demonstrate this transformation by acting and reacting in new ways.

Anger can be a cover for fear, unmet needs, offenses against us, and an unwillingness to change.  If we ask God, He will reveal to us the root cause of our anger and will give us the grace to forgive those who harmed us.  God will also forgive us for the harmful influence we have had on others as we lived an angry lifestyle.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Help me to live in Your love today.  When I have angry outbursts, help me to discern what is really going on.  I want to be free from all that hinders my relationship with You and others.  Please help me live in the love, joy and peace that comes from obeying Your principles in everything I say and do. Amen

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