"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."
Ephesians 4:26-31
Sometimes when I have found myself in a difficulty situation, where someone has upset me it made me angry, I will just think to myself,"It's no big deal, I will talk to them about it later or they would just think I'm being dramatic."
When the truth is, whoever upset you and made you angry, probably has not thought twice about the situation, and inside it is hurting you, but has not even affected them. This passage tells us not to let the sun go down while you are still angry.
What I have found in life is that long-term anger, when you just continue to be bitter towards someone that anger will just build and build until you just become bitter towards that person.
You will begin seeing yourself finding more and more reasons to hate that person everyday. You just make excuses for yourself to be angry.
Who WANTS to be angry? Nobody! Then why do we subconsciously let this anger build up when we could be so loving and encouraging?
This passage gives you a way to get out of this problem before we get in it, mend the problem before that day is over, don't let that bitter seed be planted and you will save yourself a whole lot of grief and sadness.
Photo of The Day
Sometimes when you are angry, the best way to calm yourself is to get quiet and just talk to God, be still and know that your hope is in him. You will find more comfort in him than any human. Just take a moment away from the noise around you and wait quietly for God to give you direction.
Song of The Day
Go out and tell people about what you believe! Love on some people, and make a difference around you. This song is on of my favorites, during your quiet time today just listen to the words, let it calm you, and fill you up so you can go love people and tell them about your God!
All the poor and powerless
And all the lost and lonely
All the thieves will come confess
And know that You are holy
And know that You are holy
And all will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
All the hearts who are content
And all who feel unworthy
And all who hurt with nothing left
Will know that You are holy
And all will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
Shout it
Go on scream it from the mountains
Go on and tell it to the masses
That He is God
We will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
And all the lost and lonely
All the thieves will come confess
And know that You are holy
And know that You are holy
And all will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
All the hearts who are content
And all who feel unworthy
And all who hurt with nothing left
Will know that You are holy
And all will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
Shout it
Go on scream it from the mountains
Go on and tell it to the masses
That He is God
We will sing out
Hallelujah
And we will cry out
Hallelujah
Thankful Thought of The Day
Benjamin, my little brother, he may not know it but he is one of the most encouraging aspects of my life. He is one of the people who makes me the happiest. He might not like to admit that we are close to people around us (because I'm lame) but he really is one of my best friends. I LOVE making him smile, even if he is just laughing at me for acting retarded. I am almost scared to be without my little boy next year. He is one of the most encouraging people in my life and I really can't imagine my life without him.
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