Most of us have experienced anger at some point in our lives, and although it may seem harmless, it can be very dangerous and difficult to control later on.
But with the help of God’s Word, we can learn how to deal with it, manage our feelings, and walk in His peace.
Psalm 37:8
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.”
Thank God for His Word that helps us manage our emotions through the power of His Holy Spirit.
Guilt and Regret After Anger
The feelings of guilt and regret that envelope us after we lose our cool are something we have all grappled with.
Ephesians 4:26–27
“Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.”
These verses don’t say, “Don’t get angry,” or “If you ever get angry.” They say, “When you are angry.” We’re all going to feel angry at times in our lives, but the problem comes when we brood on those feelings and act on them.
Choosing Wisdom Over Anger
Proverbs 14:29
“He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, but he who is impulsive exalts folly.”
Many times, we wish those feelings would go away—but usually, they don’t. God may not remove those situations, but He will change you so that you can become stronger every day.
Proverbs 16:32
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
When you learn how to rule your spirit, you demonstrate self-control—a fruit of the Spirit that’s given to help us govern ourselves. That means when we feel a certain way, we can choose not to act on it if we know it goes against the Word of God.
Taking Control of Your Thoughts
2 Corinthians 10:5
“…casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…”
This means we can choose what we are going to think about and dwell on. Or we can continue to fuel our angry emotions with wrong thoughts.
Whenever you feel angry, just say “No!” to those thoughts and feelings. Instead of letting anger control you, pray and confess the Word of God.
