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Your Question:
How do we choose between love and anger in our daily routines when we're feeling overwhelmed?
Answer:
As I reflect on how to choose between love and anger in our daily routines when we're feeling overwhelmed, I'm reminded of a fundamental truth: anger often reveals a lack of trust in God. When we're angry, it's an opportunity to know Him better. Susan and I have found that acknowledging and addressing anger in our home has helped us to imitate God's holiness. We've learned to recognize the root of our anger, which often stems from unmet personal needs. In our experience, it's essential to repent of and bring our anger to Jesus daily for redemption. This requires learning to rule our spirits, which can be a challenging but rewarding process. We've found that memorizing Scripture, such as Ephesians 4:25-32, and focusing on verses like "do not let the sun go down while you are still angry" (Ephesians 4:26) has helped us to diffuse angry outbursts. It's not about suppressing our emotions but about responding to them in a way that honors God. As a pastor, I've seen how anger can lead to division and hurt relationships. However, I've also seen how God responds to us in a compassionate and gracious way, even when we're struggling with anger. When we choose to respond with love, even in the midst of overwhelming emotions, we're living out the truth of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which says, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
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