OUT OF CONTROL

 

Ephesians 4:26,27

 

"Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil." ESV 

 

Uncontrolled anger is a perfect environment for Satan to get his foot in the door and barge in with all kinds of toxic thoughts, words, and deeds. Anger is a normal emotion. It is up to us to allow the Holy Spirit to keep our anger controlled.

 

Lord, forgive us for allowing our anger to get out of control and giving Satan opportunity to work through us with hurtful words and actions. Help us to seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that we will have self-control. In Your name we pray, Amen.

 

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ANGER IN ITS RIGHT PLACE

 

Psalm 86:15

 

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, show to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." ESV 

 

If every person in the world responded to difficult people and circumstances like we do, what kind of world would we have? If we all responded like our Lord does, how would this world be? We are so blessed that He is compassionate and slow to get angry. Where would we be if He weren't?

 

 

Lord, thank You for being patient and gracious toward us, although we know we don't deserve it. Help us to be more like You when we interact with others in this world. Amen.

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HUSH!

 

Proverbs 15:1

 

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ESV 

 

We've all had someone get really angry at us and yell angry words. Our first reaction is to just give it right back, with a really loud angry response. We want to show them we aren't going to stand back and be treated that way. We want them to know how it feels. That's the way of our human natures. As children of God, we are no longer bound to our human natures. We can freely respond to such anger from another person with gentleness. It is amazing how doing this drives away anger. God's way works best.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for the times we have gotten caught up in the anger of the moment, following our old human natures. Help us to remember we are not bound to that way anymore and that we can reply to an angry person with the gentleness of Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.

 

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HUSH! INSIDE VOICE PLEASE

 

 

Proverbs 15:1

 

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ESV 

 

When we get into an argument with another person, it is natural for us to raise our voice and match the negativity of the other person. There is blaming, bringing up past, hurts, criticizing, and making demands. The natural outcome of this behavior is more anger and hurt. As Christians, we are free to stay unhooked from arguing by responding with gentleness and soft words. Soft words have a way of taming anger.

 

Heavenly Father, please help us to remember that we don't have to get caught up in arguments that stir up anger. In those times when arguments happen, give us the soft words to speak that will take the anger captive and calm it. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

©2008-2014

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WISDOM AND CONTROL ARE BROTHERS

 

 

Proverbs 19:11

 

"Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." ESV

 

Good sense is applying knowledge in an insightful, true, and discerning way. Using good sense, wisdom, when we are being criticized or belittled by others causes us to endure with peace and confidence that is working out His plan. We can let many disturbing offenses roll off our backs. God is pleased with that.

 

Heavenly Father, so often we have failed to use right thinking, the wisdom, You have given us when we are in an angering situation. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to use wisdom and to just let offenses roll of our backs. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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WHAT ABOUT MY ANGER?

 

 

Psalm 4:4

 

"Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent." ESV

 

It is so easy to act and speak when we are angry and emotional. This is part of our fallen nature. It is far better for us to give ourselves time to think about why we are feeling angry and then listen to the Holy Spirit in our hearts. He will counsel us to do the right and honorable thing if we are serving Christ. Many sins and heartaches have been avoided by heeding this wisdom.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for allowing our emotions to take control of our speech and actions. Give us the fullness of Your Holy Spirit so that we will stop and listen to the right way to respond and bring You honor and glory. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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ANGER COLLECTION

 

 

Ephesians 4:26,27

"Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil." ESV

Anger is a normal emotion that all of us experience whether we admit it or not. There is no sin in being angry. The sin rushes in like a flood when we express it in an ungodly way. One of the most common ways we mishandle our anger is to hold on to it, rehearse it over and over in our minds, dwell on it, and feed it with intensity. It is then that the evil one seizes the opportunity to add his mixture of venom to it and easily takes control. Now the stage is set. The anger has festered and needs an opportunity, any opportunity, small or large, to release its' destructive force. The result is really the same as would be seen in the expression of those who are easily angered and vomit their poisonous anger right where they are.

Heavenly Father, we thank You that we are fearfully and wonderfully made with an array of emotions. You have created us with the emotion of anger to be used for Your purpose and Your glory. Forgive us for using it to express our own personal feelings and agenda. Fill us with the Holy Spirit so that we will bring our anger under the blood of Christ that it might be used in Godly and glorifying ways. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

         

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RESPOND, DON'T REACT

 

James 1:19

"My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." (NIV)

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." (KJV)

As humans, it is so easy for us to react to situations with our emotions rather than our spirits. Our emotions cause us to react, which involves no thought on our part. Our spirits allow us to respond, which involves listening to the Holy Spirit, recalling God's Word, and making a conscious choice to act in a Godly way. Are we letting our emotions control us, or are we allowing our spirits, under the control of the Holy Spirit, to direct our actions? Are we reacting or responding?

Heavenly Father, we know that you are aware of the weaknesses in us as humans. We need your help in responding to the difficult and hard things that we encounter in our daily lives. Help us to learn to be responders, listening and choosing to obey the Godly

ways, instead of reacting with our emotions. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

     

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HEAVY LOAD

 

Proverbs 27:3

"Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both."NIV

"A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both."KJV

It is much easier to hold up and carry the weight of heavy earthly materials, like sand and stone, than it is to endure and hold up the weight of an unreasonable, irritated person. It is better to walk away than to try and carry that load.

Heavenly Father, first of all, forgive us if we are such that we cause heavy burdens for those around us. Show us where we are wrong and help us to change. Then, help us to forgive and pray for those who do cause heavy burdens and help us to not get weighed down with trying to carry their load. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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SOFT TALK

When we get into an argument with another person, it is

natural for us to raise our voice and match the negativity

of the other person. There is blaming, bringing up past hurts,

criticizing, and making demands. The natural outcome of this

behavior is more anger and hurt. As Christians, we are free to

stay unhooked from arguing by responding with gentleness

and soft words. Soft words have a way of taming anger.

Heavenly Father, please help us to remember that we don't

have to get caught up in arguments that stir up anger. In

those times when arguments happen, give us the soft words

to speak that will take the anger captive and calm it. In

Jesus' name.

Read Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (NIV)

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." (KJV)

     

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ANGER CONTROL

A person given to anger means he is controlled by anger. Out of his
mouth flows all the bitterness and resentment that fills him inside. He
has no control. The wise person also experiences anger, but by God's
grace, has self control to deal with the anger in a Godly way.

Read Proverbs 29:11

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under
control." (NIV)

"A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards." (KJV)

THINK ABOUT YOUR ANGER

It is so easy to act on our anger and emotions. We are emotional
beings and it is in our nature to express them. Sometimes our
emotions, anger in particular, are best kept under control. It is far
better to give ourselves time to think about why we are feeling this
way and listen to our heart. Our own hearts will counsel us to do the
right and honorable thing if we are serving Christ. Many sins and
heartaches have been avoided by heeding this wisdom.

Read Psalm 4:4

"In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your
hearts and be silent." (NIV)

"Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon
your bed, and be still. Selah." (KJV)

TAKE CARE OF YOUR ANGER

Anger is a normal emotion that all of us experience whether
we like it or not. There is no sin in being angry. The sin is
in the wrong way we deal with anger. The most common ways
we mishandle our anger are to hold on to it, rehearse it, dwell
on it, and feed it. Then the evil one seizes the opportunity to
add his mixture of venom to it and takes control. Then the anger
festers and becomes destructive. Let the Lord have control of
your anger as soon as you are aware there is anger.

Read Ephesians 4:26,27

"In your anger do not sin; Do not let the sun go down while you
are angry, and do not give the devil a foothold." (NIV)

"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Neither give place to the devil." (KJV)


  
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LOVE, UNITY, AND PEACE

So many things in this life are unfair and it is a challenge to interact
with difficult people. If we are walking in the Spirit of the Lord, we
will be able to put our natural feelings of superiority, resentment,
and impatience aside. We will allow His Spirit to work through us
and make us peacemakers.

Read Ephesians 4:2

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient bearing with one
another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit
through the bond of peace." (NIV)

"With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing
one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace." (KJV)


  
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RID OF THE OLD LIFE

The Word of God is clear about getting rid of all remnants of the old life.This includes attitudes of the heart, such as: unholy ill will, intentional dishonesty, false spiritual appearances, resentful jealousy, and malicious gossip. These things linger and will surface if we do not make a clean
break with out life as it was before we accepted Christ.

Read 1 Peter 2:1

"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind."



 
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ANGRY VS PEACEFUL

An angry man is one who carries his resentments too far. As a result, he takes advantage of opportunities to create arguments and quarreling. A man who is slow to anger goes the extra mile to make peace where strife
exists and does his best to prevent it before it happens.

Read Proverbs 15:18

"A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel."



 
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ANGER IS A DOORWAY

The longer anger is allowed to harbor inside us, the greater the doorway
for evil to come in and take up residence. Deal with it quickly, before the
day is over.

Read Ephesians 4:26

"In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still
angry, and do not give the devil a foothold."



 
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