Let anger go!

To start with, it's good to acknowledge that anger is a natural response to when we see wrong - even Jesus made his thoughts known when people disrespected God's house (Matthew 21:12). It's when we hold onto anger that it becomes a problem. We've all been there. Got into an argument one day and replayed the situation over and over in our minds, imagined ourselves vindicated. If we don't try to respond constructively - and calmly - we leave the door wide open for all the anger to spill out. And that's when the enemy can niggle his way in and cause us to behave differently to how God wants us too.

Anger makes more anger. Let anger have enough breathing room and we start breathing fire: and people start seeing us as dragons to be avoided at all costs.

Here's what Jesus teaches about letting go of anger: 'So when you offer your gift to God...and you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift... Go and make peace with that person' (Matthew 5:23-24 NCV). Channelling our anger into making things right brings freedom. Giving full vent to our anger will only allow anger to grow. Let's approach life in a way where we don't let our anger get the better of us.



So what now? Look to resolve. Do you have a thought festering in your mind? It's time to pray for a way to approach whoever's involved. Or, if that's difficult, talk to someone you trust to gain valuable insight to move forward. Don't let anger stay inside.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Go and make peace with that person.' Matthew 5:24 NCV
— SOULFOOD —

Josh 16:1-19:23, John 16:1-11, Ps 130, Pro 28:21-24