Dec 03 2024
Afternoon Bible Verse
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
The Bible has much to say regarding our relationships with others. God created each of us, and He knows how we are wired. For some, anger can be a constant internal struggle, while others only deal with it occasionally.
When our anger has the potential to get the best of us, the Bible offers wisdom that can save us the heartache of hurting people we love—and ourselves.
In the Epistle to the Ephesians, Paul advises us that when we are angry, we should deal with those feelings as soon as possible. We can remove the opportunity for bitterness to take root in our hearts by simply asking God to help us.
When we are in the midst of frustration, we can choose to control our feelings, rather than allowing them to control us. But we are incapable of doing it on our own.
Without God's help, it is impossible to move past our frustrations and live the life of peace He offers to us. We can take our anger to God in prayer, telling Him the who, what, where, when, and how of what has occurred. In an instant, God's peace can flood our hearts, driving out the rage that is stirring inside us. This calming of our spirit allows us to confront those who have frustrated us with an attitude of forgiveness and a willingness to move forward in our relationship.
If not managed, anger has the potential to harden the heart of even the kindest person. No one is exempt from needing God to intervene on their behalf. We can ask God to examine us for any anger that has taken up residence in our hearts. He can help us process and work through even the toughest situations.
God, only you know my innermost thoughts and feelings. You see when I am frustrated, and you know how I should handle every situation. Give me wisdom, so I don't react when I'm angry. And give me peace, even when my mind and heart are filled with rage. Thank you for the opportunity to turn to you, knowing that your love is always waiting for me. Help me to rely on you, instead of my wisdom. I don't want to sin against you when I am upset. Thank you for helping me to be mindful of my witness to others in how I react. In Jesus' name, amen.
If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.
-C.S. Lewis
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
-Elbert Hubbard
The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.
-C.S. Lewis
"If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
-Dorothy Parker
