Working Through Anger

Psalm 37:5-6

5Commit your way to the Lord;

trust in him and he will do this:

6He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, 

 

Psalm 37:8 

8Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret—it leads only to evil.

 

Proverbs 15:1  

1A gentle answer turns away wrath,

but a harsh word stirs up anger. 

 

Devotional

Pray: God, connect with me here, as I seek you in your Word. Begin with focus and openness to see what God has for you.
Read: the selected section of Scripture slowly. Take note of intriguing words and phrases and read them a second time.
Reflect: on what strikes you as you read. Think through what God is communicating to you at this point in your life.
Respond: to the passage. Speak to God directly about what's on your mind and heart. Look for ways to live out what you've uncovered.