But now put away and rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, bad feeling toward others, curses and slander, and foulmouthed abuse and shameful utterances from your lips!
(Colossians 3:8)
Anger is one of our strongest emotions; it grows and manifests in words and actions. We all experience anger, and feeling anger is not a sin-it is what we do with the anger that is important.
When you experience the emotion of anger, you shouldn't act on those feelings. Don't be led and motivated by them. Don't say what you would like to say or do what you would like to do, because that is what gets you trouble. Instead, follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, and do what you believe Jesus would do in the same situation you are facing.
You may be thinking, But I can't help it; I'm angry! The truth is that you feel anger, but you don't have to let it control you behavior.
It's important to understand something about emotions. What goes up always come down. Emotions are fickle, and what bothers you today might affect you quite differently tomorrow. Wait for emotions to subside and then decide what you should say and do.
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Power Thought: I will not speak carelessly out of my anger.
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Power Thoughts Devotional
365 Daily Inspirations For Winning The Battle OF The Mind
By: Joyce Meyer
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Also please also remember always God loves you.
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