Do you ever feel angry? Of course, you do. We all do.
Sometimes I look at the world around us; the injustices, the violence, the Godlessness, and I feel angry. Sometimes I look at our government and feel incensed with their abject irresponsibility and unwillingness to consider actual people, over money. I see the border flooding and feel so angry with the injustice of a government who is there to serve and protect us, allowing it to happen for their own political and financial gain. I see one party accusing the other party of being the cause of all our problems, and I feel angry. I see the media machine out right lying and then pretending we shouldn’t notice, just blindly believe them because “they have our best in mind.” All the lying makes me livid.
Other times I think about personal injustice. Things that have happened to me or those I love that are obviously unjust. Those instances really get me riled up. When a person is unjust toward a loved one, it’s beyond difficult to endure. Not to mention, injustices placed upon myself. That is equally challenging.
Just typing all of that made me feel angry. I have a justice personality, so I have an acute awareness of what I perceive as lack of justice, and it makes a warrior rise within me. I also have discernment, so I see through the lies, into the truth…as a result, watching people fall for a lie is particularly angering to me.
But what are we to do with all of this?
“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. Ephesian 4:26-27
Anger is a breeding ground for bitterness. When left unresolved it becomes a rot inside of our hearts and minds.
We will get angry, but what we do with that anger is what matters the most. Remember this verse…
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay.” says the Lord. Romans 12:17-19
We must leave room for God’s wrath. When we choose to remain angry and hold a grudge, we interfere with God’s wrath. Instead, we must leave room for it. We must get out of the way and allow God to do what He will.
When I feel the temptation to become angry, I tell God I’m angry then I ask Him to come and be Justice in that situation. I allow Him to defend me and others because I can’t do it anyway.
I encourage you, if you struggle with anger, meet with God…share that anger with Him, don’t hide from it. Hold it before Him. Go scream about it, somewhere you can be alone, and then let Him have the room to move. He’s not afraid of your anger. We don’t have to hide it. If we instead, give it a voice and release it to Him…there’s no telling what He might do on our behalf.
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