We have all experienced anger at some point in our lives, and it can be a real problem. Though it starts as a harmless feeling, it can quickly grow into something dangerous that’s hard to control. But with God’s help, we can learn how to deal with our feelings and walk in His peace.
I’ll admit, years ago I pretty much did and said anything I felt like. I have a pretty strong personality, so if you said something to upset me, there was a good chance I would let you know about it. Thank God, over time He changed me through His Word and helped me begin to manage my emotions through the power of His Holy Spirit.
I learned how to operate in self-control, which means I didn’t always say everything I wanted to say. Now that’s freedom! Along the way, God also helped me to understand that anger in itself isn’t wrong.
I’ll never forget one particular morning several years back. I was preparing to go teach at our home church in St. Louis, Missouri, when my husband, Dave, and I got into an argument. I admit, I was really mad! I continued to think angry thoughts and have angry feelings. Then my anger turned into guilt and I thought, “How can I possibly go to church and tell others how to conduct their lives according to Scripture if I cannot control my anger?”
