It usually happens when a line has been crossed that should have never been crossed. A setback or failure has occurred as a result of a bad choice, a wrong action, maybe even one we made ourselves.
When we’re angry, especially in that moment, we don’t tend to make very good choices. We are prone to making matters worse. Anger keeps us stuck and doesn’t create the conditions for making good choices to move forward.
But with Christ, there is always a way forward!
Jesus also crossed a line when He entered humanity through the power of Holy Spirit. He didn’t cross that line between heaven and earth to make us angry, but to display His love and to offer the free gift of salvation and forgiveness to all that would put their trust in Him.
As human beings with real emotions, we can get angry. But with Christ, we never have to navigate through that anger alone. We can trust Him to grant us the peace we need to better manage that anger. His peace is what enables us to better hear His voice, creating the kind of conditions, better conditions for making better choices to move forward!
Give God whatever anger you may be experiencing today. You can trust Him to give you the peace you need to manage that anger and move forward!
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT