It's really easy to get angry, isn't it!?! There are so many things that can steal my joy, tick me off, and just make me mad. Or is it a choice? In the heat of emotions, it's hard to remember sometimes...or maybe that's just me. Thankfully God doesn't tell us we cannot feel angry, but He does ask us to handle it properly. There hides the struggle...
Ephesians 4:26 says " '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." (Psalm 4:4 is where "In your anger do not sin" was taken.)
Anytime I read something in the Bible and the devil gets mentioned, my attention is grabbed. How important is it that we handle our anger properly, or else we risk giving the devil a foothold! What is a foothold, exactly? It's defined as "A secure position from which further progress may be made." WHOA! By holding onto our anger, we're giving the devil a secure position from which he can make further progress in our lives. That is serious trouble....
Imagine the risks of giving the devil a secure position in your life...because if you give the enemy a secure position - guess who doesn't have one.
I have had a bit of a tude this week. This is a well timed post. Thanks!
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