Watch Your Temper -Giving Anger a deadline

Part 2: Don't Let it Linger

Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT)

"And 'don't sin by letting anger control you.' Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil."

Everyone gets angry. However, we must be careful that our anger doesn't lead us to sin. When anger is in control, it overshadows and suppresses our ability to be rational and logical. When tempers are high, they dull our spiritual senses and our positive emotions. In turn, we arouse negative feelings that can influence us to sin.

Sometimes, we try to justify holding onto anger--especially when the offense was deep or hurtful. But even then, we're still responsible for what we allow to live in our hearts. Anger is not meant to stay with us overnight. It should be dealt with before the day ends. Lingering anger invites unnecessary trouble.

God doesn't want us seething over what happened or taking matters into our own hands. He wants to speak to us and show us a better way to respond. He wants to give us direction and clarity so we can avoid a larger issue, potentially allowing the enemy to wreak havoc in our lives.

If we're not careful, we allow emotions to sit longer than they should, and they start to take root. Unresolved anger is a trap. The sooner we release it, the sooner God can bring healing and restore peace.

Prayer:

Father, I surrender the things I've been holding onto. Please help me not to let anger carry over into tomorrow. Show me how to process my emotions in a way that honors You. I trust You to deal with what I can't. In Jesus' name, amen.

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