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When frustration starts controlling you
Anger
Anger can reveal what matters, but unmanaged anger can quickly become destructive.
BEGIN HERE
Read slowly.
You do not have to solve everything today.
THE STRUGGLE
The Bible does not say every feeling of anger is sinful. It does warn us about what anger becomes when it rules our words, decisions, and relationships. God’s wisdom slows the reaction so truth, self-control, justice, and mercy can work together.
READ THE WORD
Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
REFLECT
- What is underneath my anger—fear, hurt, injustice, pride, exhaustion?
- What would “slow to speak” change in this situation?
A SIMPLE PRAYER
God, rule my reactions. Help me see what is true beneath my anger and respond in a way that honors You and protects people from careless harm. Amen.