Scripture

Proverbs 15:1 "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels."

Proverbs 29:11 "A rebel shouts in anger; a wise man holds his temper in and cools it."

Matthew 5:22 "If you are only angry, even in your own home, you are in danger of judgment! If you call your friend an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse him, you're in danger of the fires of hell."

Message

What a horrible feeling it is to be angry, especially when it is directed towards those we love. How can we do that? How can we lose our tempers so often and say such mean and hurtful things? Don't we realize the damage it does? Don't we care? How sad is it when we lose our self-control, lashing out at those most precious to us? Why do we continually give into our flesh? Why? Because we live in a world that is far from perfect. We are tempted every day to sin in some form or another. And because we are imperfect human beings, we struggle with everything that isn't perfect. God's world is perfect, but we aren't there yet.

When evil thoughts reach your heart and you lose all your senses, do not give up. Do not let those thoughts steal what you treasure most. Ask God to save you! Tell Satan, "The Lord rebuke you!" Soon you will feel the anger subside and God will be right beside you listening to your prayer.

Prayer

Dear Lord, What would I ever do without you? You are always there when I call. You always know when to rescue me from the evils of the world. Sometimes things are said or done that I react to in a very harmful and negative way. Help me to turn the other cheek. I want to live in your perfect world someday, Father, where there is no anger or regret. But until that day, help me get through the time I have left here and let me do it with a kind and caring heart. Help me to forgive those who wrong me, and forgive all the wrongs I inflict onto others. Give me the courage, Lord to take my stand in this world and defeat Satan by speaking Your Word. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.