The Christian prayer life can sometimes feel stale. It doesnโt mean your faith is weak, or that youโre doing something wrongโso donโt get hung up on it! It just happens. But if you want to connect with God and donโt know how to pray, or simply donโt feel like praying…then these everyday prayers are for you.ย
How to Control Your Attitude and Anger
Think about that sharp, biting anger that shoots up anytime that family member pokes one of your buttons. Maybe you donโt explode, but itโs still there, simmering beneath the surface.ย
As youโre trying to brush it off, youโre probably wondering how to control your attitude and angerโitโs something we all want to know.
And while weโre not going to pretend like thereโs one magic answer to resolve all your problems, we will share that James 1:19โ20 has us convinced that our unhealthy anger in those moments is only going to lead us away from Godโs plan for us.ย
โMy dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desiresโ (James 1:19โ20).
Human anger doesnโt often produce Godโs best in us, but we do think that God has a plan for developing our character through those timesโif we just invite him into them.
So next time you feel angerโs hot flash, and get the sense itโs the type of anger that isnโt producing Godโs character in you, we hope this Scripture and prayer will give you some practical words to invite God into that moment. Hereโs a prayer for anger control:ย
A Prayer for Anger Control
God of peace and patience, help me in this moment of anger to slow down and invite you to guide both my character and conduct. Father, who isnโt surprised by the things that make me angry, grant me a grace-filled perspective towards the people and circumstances that have set me off. And Lord, show me the right way to walk through this situation, letting go of the quick anger that tempts me, and speaking up with gentleness. Help me to accept that ultimately, the resolution is yours to unfold, not mine to force. Amen.
We believe a simple prayer like this helps us in our mission to creatively explore how we connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of life. For more everyday prayers, visit this page!ย ย
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