ANGER OR HOSTILE ATTITUDE

When we see an angry or hostile attitude displayed, we can show the heart of the Lord by responding in a peaceful manner.  Anger and hostility can be the most intense, destructive, and unhealthy emotions that we can experience.  Our peaceful action will demonstrate the attitude of our Savior to a world filled with growing belligerence; because one second of anger could cost us a lifetime of grief, and there will be nothing we can do to correct, what a moment of anger caused.  The stress from Anger will cause us to become sick, as anger eats away at our hearts; put anger to rest with the Word of God.  Do not add weight to the cross were carrying, with Anger, let the Word bring us peace.

Psalms 37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath!  Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.  Proverbs 29:22 A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes many transgressions

Father, help us turn the other cheek when the pressures of everyday life rise and we are unable to balance our emotions.  Lord, You know our hearts, teach us how to look to You when we are disappointed and filled with wrath.  Father, Your love can overcome any problems we face and show us that a gentle hug, a kind word, is all we need to reset our emotion and remain calm.  Lord, help us remember Scripture that will give us the strength to stay calm, and focused on You.  Father, we know it is You who examines our hearts, so expose anything that is not of You; so we can be set free of anger and replace it with Your love, kindness, gentleness, and joy.  We pray to You in Jesus name Amen

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