REFRAIN FROM ANGER

” REFRAIN FROM ANGER AND TURN FROM WRATH; DO NOT FRET-IT ONLY LEADS TO EVIL.” PSALM 37:8

It seems so easy to become angry in the face of what is happening within our world today. We become angry at our government, at those who blatantly lie and seek to hurt us. We become angry at other family members and friends over things that we do not understand. We become angry at those who have different opinions than we do and those who rule our lives with evil thoughts and ways. We, however, are to refrain from anger and turn away from it. Anger is not of God. Our God is love. He loves us and forgives us of all the foolish thoughts and deeds we perform. When life hits us head on and keeps taunting and throwing evil our way it is easy to let rage run free in our lives. But Psalm 37:8 tells us that anger and wrath leads to evil. We instead, are to turn our backs on these bad things and live with love and compassion for those who do evil. This is very difficult to do. We must be living a life that the Lord has planned for us. We must know his word and not hesitate to put it into action within our life. This becomes very hard when we are hit with sickness, disease, financial problems, persecution, doubt, worry and fear. But if we know the word of God and are living God’s word then our lives will represent him to others. We will want to live in love and not anger. We are to wait upon the Lord, and he shall renew our strength. (IS.40:31). Be patient before the Lord and he will give us the knowledge and understanding we need to live within his plan. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!