Stop
Being
Angry!
Scripture
Psalm
37
Observation
I
don't know why I picked this verse today out of all the verses that I
read this morning. Maybe you needed it! …
Oh,
I am just kidding! All of us need it!
You
and I certainly live in a world or at least we certainly live in a
country that is filled with anger and rage! Road rage and incidences
of domestic violence make the news every day in our city.
For
instance, a father losing his temper with a small child over nothing
... what is behind that anger? Why take your anger out on a small
child or your precious spouse?
King
David has a good word for us this morning when he says, “Stop being
angry! Turn from your rage! Don't lose your temper – it only leads
to harm.
I
wish that I could take back some of my angry moments … don't you?
I
have some regrets about how I disciplined my children in moments when
I was angry with them. And yes, there have been times when in anger,
that I have blurted out careless, hurtful words at Kathy. And now
even though I would like to re-do how I acted, and right now if I
could take back my angry words I would - but I can't take back those
angry moments … and my friend, neither can you.
What
we can do is this … we can change how we react to our spouse, to
our children, to coworkers, and to those drivers on the highway that
cut us off or that drive too slow!
We
can't undo the damage that our temper has already done, but we can
change … so lets change so the people around us can enjoy our
company.
Stop
being angry – Do not lose your temper – it only leads to harm!
Proverbs
12:18
Careless
words stab like a sword,
but wise words bring healing.
but wise words bring healing.
Application
I
will put Psalm 37:8 into practice!
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, help me be an example to those around me by controlling my
temper. Keep me from making a fool of myself by losing my cool. I
pray for self control. I know that self control only happens in my
life when I am filled with Your Holy Spirit. So keep me close to You.
Help me walk in a way that pleases You. I pray for anyone reading
this blog today that might have a problem controlling his or her
temper. Help them to change. Give them victory over their anger! Show
them that they can treat those around them with respect, with love,
and with kindness. Change the direction of their lives.
Daily
Bible Reading: Ezra 7,8; Luke 20; I added Psalm 7, Psalm 37;
Proverbs 7
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