Turn from Anger

Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go . . .  (Proverbs 22:24)

An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. (Proverbs 29:22)

 

Experiencing anger and being an angry person are two different things. We all get angry at times — sometimes righteously angry. On the other hand, the demonic spirit of anger seeks to take up residence in our heart and looks to distort our thoughts and actions in hurtful and destructive ways. Ask God to reveal the places anger has taken root in you; and when He does, uproot it with confession and repentance. Then ask Him to reveal and remove the influence of angry folks and spirits in your life. The Lord wants to set you free from the power of anger, angry people, and angry spirits — today.

 

Nothing good or redemptive comes from our anger, and we must not allow our testimony to be affected by the bitterness that consumes so many. Our Lord invites us to bring Him those angry feelings that steal our joy and lay them at His feet. When we do so, He comforts our hearts, and assures us He will make all things right in due time. Remember that the next time you are tempted to act or speak angrily. Be at peace with yourself and others, and as the Apostle Paul tells us, Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. (Ephesians 4:31) We do well to take heed.

 

Let’s Pray – Father, I will take up the spade of Your Word and dig up every root of bitterness the enemy has sought to plant in my heart. I receive Your invitation to be liberated from the evil spirit of anger. In the name of Jesus, Amen.