Anger is a powerful emotion. It can roar like a wildfire or smolder like hot coals. If left unchecked, it can burn bridges, wound relationships, and scar our hearts. But when understood and controlled, anger can become a force for positive change.
The Bible doesn’t say never to get angry—it says, “Be angry and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath” (Ephesians 4:26). Anger is a natural human response, but it’s what we do with it that determines whether it heals or harms.
Maybe you’ve been wronged, overlooked, or misunderstood. Those feelings are valid. But staying angry is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to suffer. Forgiveness, understanding, and patience are the water that quenches the fire.
🔑 Here’s how to rise above destructive anger:
Pause before reacting – Take a breath. Count to ten. Respond with wisdom, not impulse. Pray about it – Ask God to give you peace and clarity. He understands your hurt. Turn it into action – Use your anger to motivate change, not to cause destruction. Forgive freely – Not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace.
🔥 Remember, being angry doesn’t make you weak or sinful—it makes you human. But mastering your anger makes you strong.
Quote of the Day:
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else—you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
Let today be the day you release the fire within and walk in the cool breeze of grace.
J D Canter E Books 