Satisfying anger. Sustained anger. Sudden anger.
God gave us emotions and feelings. Our adrenaline kicks in at the sights and
sounds of danger. Tears flow in happiness and in grief. Jesus wept. He also
became angry.
On
reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those
who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money
changers and the benches of those selling doves. Mark 11:15
Righteous anger
against the things God hates can be justified. But the Bible also warns us.
Anger can be a way for Satan to find a way into our lives.
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. Ephesians 4:26-27
When my daughter is upset with someone, she thinks to herself, “What if
this is the last time I see them?” Is
there someone you need to forgive? Do you need someone to forgive you? Let the
anger go and take a deep breath. Kick that devil out the door.
Dear Jesus,
Forgive us for our anger. Take it away unless we
are angry at the things you hate. Do not let the sun go down another night
before we let it go. Protect us from the evil one today and give us peace.
Amen
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