 Day 13 "Resolving Feelings of Anger" Ephesians 4:26-27ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES: Psalm 37:8 Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:8 |
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TAKING BACK YOUR LIFE
1. Talk with someone who would be comfortable listening to you vent your anger. Discuss the feelings that may be at the root of this emotion. Identifying these feelings and expressing them verbally will help you to work through your anger.
2. Hebrews 10:30 says, "For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will Repay.' And again, 'The Lord will judge His people.'" How can you apply this Scripture to how you are feeling about those who hurt you or let you down during this tragedy? 3. If you have harbored anger in your heart, confess this anger to God, and if applicable, or possible, to the one who has hurt or offended you. Then release your anger by forgiving them. Not only is forgiveness a requirement to be forgiven (Matthew 6:14), resolving your anger and forgiving those who have hurt you will free your heart to truly heal. Have you, in anger, hurt or offended your spouse, child, or someone else during this difficult time? If so, repent by confessing this to God and to that person, and ask for forgiveness. Make sure the wounded relationship is healed. Then prove your repentance and sincerity by controlling your anger (see Acts 26:20). |
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I've never really had much of a temper, but when I do get angry I tend to hold a grudge. I'm a brooder - and that anger can simmer. The Bible warns us to be careful when we're angry, for we can give the enemy a foothold. God wants us to release our anger so it doesn't take root and grow into a bitter spirit.
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I tend to push all my feelings deep down, not good.
ReplyDeleteTrying not to be so angry about what is happening to our country. :( Confessing any anger I have toward anyone to God. Thanks, sweet Peggy. Love you
ReplyDeleteIt really takes a lot to make me "blow up"...and I kinda do a little of both of what Sharon and Denise mentioned...and Cathy's remark includes righteous anger towards injustices...so that type of anger can be healthy if it stirs us to be involved whether directly and/or by prayer...
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