Acts 8:23 “For I see that you are full of bitterness and captive to sin.”
Lord, I want to live a life that honors You. I know from the verses You are placing in my path and the way I’ve been feeling lately that You want me to deal with the anger and bitterness in my life, but I’m going to need Your help. First, I’m not even sure I know the source of these emotions. Help me root it out so that I can deal with it. Second, anger has become like a second skin, an awful protective layer around me. I do not want that, Lord, but I’m going to need help changing. Jesus, help me.
Eph 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
I can’t help but wonder if pride is at the root of this issue. Is it that I feel I’ve been offended? Maligned? You were unjustly crucified on the cross, yet You still prayed for Your oppressors—as You were dying and they were casting lots for Your clothes. Any offense I may have suffered pales in comparison, yet I can’t even figure out the source of my anger, much less how to let it go. Jesus, help me.
Psalm 37:8 Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for bringing this issue to the surface. I know that in order to live a life that honors You, I need to be gentle and humble, like You. I need to give up anger and bitterness. I also know that I cannot do this without Your help. Guide me. Guard me. Humble me. Help me let it all go. Clothe me with Your peace. Amen.
Eph 5:15 Be careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise….
Have a blessed day.
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