Mar 27 2009
Dealing With Anger
One of my worse personality flaw is my quickness to anger. I was brought up in a realtively dysfunctional family, and my parents are not readily there to guide me in the ways of patience and humility. They were not Christians back when I was growing up. We are Christians now and we’ve been taught many times to keep our angry words and thoughts at bay. The bible says:
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
God certainly doesn’t want me to be angry at another, let alone antagonize others. I must first listen to God, listen to others, and listen to my own heart. I need to let the spirit of God guide me. The fruits of the spirit is love, gentleness, patience, and self-control. It’s what I have to attain to deal with my anger issues.
Thank you, Lord, for filling my heart and mind with your holy spirit. You know how many times I had burst in anger, being disrepectful, and hurtful to others. Please forgive me, Lord. Your kindness and patience towards me exemplifies what I have to do to others. Guide me, as always. Fill my heart with gentleness. Give me the strength to gain self-control. Provide me the gift of discernment and quick thinking to know the difference between right and wrong. Let your words flow in me, and in all of us. Amen.
