RESOLVING STORED ANGER

Because of its damaging effects, stored anger is a problem and needs to be addressed. Following are some principles which may help in lessening the angry outbursts and lead us to healing of the root cause. 

1) Rather than trying to get others to understand the reason we get angry, we need to assess what ignites the fuse and arouses the anger within us.

God’s word directs us, “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” (Romans 12:3 NIV) 

2) Positive changes will occur when we practice the “PUT OFF” and “PUT ON” principle: 

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV) 

3) Rather than getting discouraged when things are not as you would have them, we need to stop what we are doing and seek God’s help and encouragement.   God can make us stand firm in Christ as we go forward in life. 

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6 NLT)

With God’s help and our resolve to live in the power of God’s unfailing love, the oppression of stored anger and resentment can be removed from us.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, My desire is to get rid of the stored anger and resentment that has been buried in the dark places of my soul.  Show me my heart as You see it.  I ask for Your comfort and healing as I deal with each issue You reveal. Amen