James 1:19- Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
I don’t really hate people. I’m angry. I am going to be looking and studying on God’s word to try and overcome my anger the way God tells me too. I am in school of instruction for my soul. God is growing me in patience, maturity, and wisdom. I will try to except my trials with joy because God loves me and sent his only sinless son, Jesus, to take the punishment for me and all who believe.
Sometimes anger is an appropriate response to injustice and sin, but when it goes unchecked or is misdirected, it can cause great destruction. Stewing over resentment takes people’s focus off God. Venting frustration through silent rage or explosive temper tantrums just leads to negative tension.
In Hebrews 10:24 God has a better idea of what we can do with our energy. ” And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Christ who offer support and encouragement, love and hope, when life gets crazy.
I’m looking forward to redirecting my anger into love and God’s work.
Spur me. We’ll do it together..
I’m not as quick to anger as I use to be, yet when anger does comes creeping around I have disciplined myself to stop for a few seconds before responding. Doesn’t all anger come from inside? Others might make us mad but where does that come from? At the root of all anger is a difference and/or fear. Differences in the understanding of truth, values, or behavior often lay at the bottom of conflict. We want people to act toward us in a way that we want them to, and when they don’t we become angry. This anger is our baggage. In this case fear creeps in because either we are confused about a relationship or concerned that we might seem less than we want to be perceived.
I think a person who trusts God, seeks to live in Divine love, and allows other people to make their own mistakes will begin to set aside anger and gain control of their emotions. Of course when one is dealing with their own children, who need guidance and most of the mercy, parental guidance narrows that “making mistakes” thing.
As always my prayers are with you Jamie.
Spoken by wise man on top of hill….
I think we all need to temper our tempers sometimes.
I know it doesn’t always help but you know where I am if you need to talk. Maybe I can talk you down or justify what you’re saying. I’m with Michael, we can all work on doing this together. 
I’m sure God will love having his people joyful and not desiring to be somewhere else instead of fellowshiping (i think i made up a word) and worshiping in his house. Love you!
o.k. dad did you get that from life or your masters degree. maybe both. I am sure that all things come with growth and I hope that when I am your age and have gone through more years of life I will be at a stage where I can control myself better. I think this experience is helping me get to that place.
I love this blog. it really helps to hear what others think of things. Thank you all for your words.