Anger

They did it again. This is it. That was the last straw. Anger is boiling inside of you and some of that boiling water spills over in the form of tears. You’re frustrated, confused, maybe even depressed. You're filled with rage.

Pause—it’s okay.

Take a step back. Breathe deeply. Detach from the situation. Don’t pour the water out while it is boiling—don’t make decisions in the heat of the moment.

You are not alone. God understands exactly what you’re feeling. He knows rejection. He knows betrayal. He knows what it’s like to be taken advantage of. He even knows what it’s like to cry.

Isaiah 53:3 calls Him "A Man of sorrows, acquainted with grief." God has walked through pain deeper than we can imagine, and He promises justice.

Remember His words:

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord."

Romans 12:19

Trust Him.

Leave room for God to act justly in your life and situation.

Don’t let your anger consume you.

Anger doesn’t have to control your story—God can repurpose your pain.

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28

Surrender your anger to Him, trusting that He can transform your hurt into healing.

This might look as simple as saying, “God I am feeling angry, I give this over to you.”  

God cares for you deeply, as 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us:

“Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7

God is in the business of transformation. He always gives "beauty for ashes" and "joy for mourning" (Isaiah 61:3).

This is the God we serve—one who doesn’t leave us trapped in our anger or our pain but always provides a way forward.

Anger is a Feeling, Not a Lifestyle

Anger is a natural emotion, it's something we all feel. But Ephesians 4:26 gives us this wisdom:

“Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath.”

Paul’s words remind us that anger is natural, but it must be managed before it manages us. If we don’t address it, it can consume us and lead us where we don’t want to go.

This reminds me of a line from a poem by Rudy Francisco

“Remember that anger is a feeling and not a lifestyle.”

I think this is what Paul meant when he wrote that verse. Anger is just a feeling—it doesn’t have to control your life or dictate your actions.

Instead, wait patiently on the Almighty, trusting His timing and justice:

“Because oppressed people are robbed and needy people groan,

I will now arise,” says the Lord.

“I will provide safety for those who long for it.”

Psalm 12:5