We’ve all had those days when everything seems to be going wrong. We woke up late, having to rush to get ready, barely enough time for a quick shower and no time for breakfast, and definitely no time for prayer and Bible reading. Traffic is terrible. When you finally get to work, everything seems to go wrong. We’re out of sorts, wanting to pull our hair out, snappy, and crabby, and we wonder how we got here again…unable to control our anger. Or maybe we’re dealing with a health issue, or other stressful issues and we find ourselves angry and irritable all the time. We find ourselves snapping at our loved ones, have road rage, or just feeling so irritable we can’t stand ourselves. Sometimes it seems like we can’t get off that merry-go-round.
Anger. What does the Bible say about that topic? If we dig into Scripture, we can gain some insight that gives us peace and help if we continually struggle with this issue. God’s Word has much to say regarding anger.
Not all anger is bad. Our Lord Jesus got angry at times, but had a righteous anger regarding things that dishonored God, or led to the oppression and hurt of others. It’s important to note He never sinned in His anger. We are to be more like Him. Psalm 86:15 tells us our God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
James 1:19-20 instructs us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger doesn’t produce the godly righteousness God desires for us. To put this into practice means we should actively listen to others and pause before speaking or reacting. Placing our emotions under the control of God’s Word and wisdom is helpful in giving us peace and calmness, and lessens the tendency to speak or react rashly.
Our tendency to react in anger also causes others to react in anger. Proverbs 15:1 tells us that a soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. How we act affects others. Our anger produces an angry response from others.
2 Timothy 2:22 encourages us to pursue righteousness, peace, and love. Pursue. We are to actively pursue, which means we are to continually put effort into those things that are pleasing to God and on a regular basis, not giving up or letting our guard down.
Uncontrolled anger does not lead to peace and righteousness. It is not pleasing to our God and is not healthy, spiritually or physically. It causes turmoil, strife, and unrest. Relying on God’s Word and His power and strength will help us deal with this issue of uncontrolled anger. There are many more Scriptures on the topic of anger and I encourage us to spend time in God’s Word looking them up. His Word will give us peace and comfort and wisdom not only regarding the issue of anger, but in every area of our life. Go to God’s Word daily, on a regular basis. Allow His Word to speak peace and love and encouragement to your heart.
May His blessings and peace abound in you,
Jackie
Faith along the way 
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