When the Darkness of Anger Threatens to Throw Shade On Those Around You, Trust God To Lighten You Up

Ephesians 4:31,32 & Psalm 37:8

When Anger and Frustration Causes You To Go Dark Because Of The Storm Clouds, Ask God to Bring His Light So That Your Darkness Doesn't Spread To Everyone Around You

Soul Food

Ephesians 4:31,32

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Psalm 37:8

“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”

Soul Search

• Have you ever gotten really angry?
  If so, do you remember why and can you talk about it?

• Are you someone who is prone to getting angry or are you someone who rarely gets angry?
  If you are prone to getting angry frequently, do you know why?

• How do you deal with your anger when it erupts?
  How do the people around you deal with you when you get angry?

• To what extent does your anger manifest itself?
  Is it through words or also through angry, maybe even violent, actions?

Soul Moves

• Ask God to come into your life and deal with the root causes of your anger.
  Ask Him to reveal to you and show you what needs to be dealt with.

• The Bible lists in Galatians chapter 5 the fruit that is manifested in the life of a man or woman who has the Spirit of God living inside of him or her.
  Several of the hallmarks in the life of a Christ-controlled man or woman are joy, peace, patience, kindness and self-control.
  Ask God to develop these in you.

• Talk to the people you’re closest to – and who have the privilege of enduring your angry outbursts – and explain that you are aware of your pre-disposition to getting angry.
  Tell them that with God’s help you will get better.

• Think and pray about individuals who have suffered as a result of your anger.
  Ask God to show you if there is anyone you need to go to to apologize and ask forgiveness from.