Let’s face it—we all get angry. When I get cut off by another driver, I’m sorry, but I don’t feel like praying for them. When someone does something to hurt my family, I am ready to take them on. When I hear, “Your call is important to us. Stay on the line. The next available representative will be with you shortly,” I do not enjoy the music while I’m waiting. I could go on and on and on….
Our passage today provides the spiritual road rules regarding anger. Here it is.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Things will happen that cause my blood to boil. If I let those emotions take over…if I give full vent to my anger…I am, at that moment, a fool. On the other hand, if during my blood boiling time, I keep my emotions under control, I am, at that moment, conducting myself as a wise person.
I do not and cannot live in a bubble. This is the real world. Things will happen that make me angry. But here is the question: Will I control my anger, or will my anger control me?
Father, please help us submit to the control of your Spirit in all things. When I get angry, powerfully remind me to give it to you. In Christ’s name. Amen.
Thank you for these daily devos Pastor Moore. I listen/read them every single day (for about 3 years now). Your daily devos guide me to dig into God’s word. I thank God for your daily devos.