Not you or me. We need to hear what God has to say about dealing with inner anger. Then we need to simply apply His word with godly wisdom like we see in Proverbs.
It’s recognizing that while you’re only seeing the tip of some anger expressed, several other emotions and feelings that are a kin to this are lurking just below the surface. All that can be dangerous if you don’t know where to turn in dealing with such an array of negative emotions.
Yeah, it’s perhaps a whole lot of angst, ticked off kinda zorn and other emotions mixed together just under the surface that can sink your ship and other ships in the vicinity. It’s all more than is normally visible to people.
If you have unattended iceberg kind of anger with a huge part of it under the surface, that can be very dangerous for you and others. Why let it hurt more people? Will it go away on it’s own or sink a ship in the night?
In this hostile world gone more hostile. Iceberg anger and rage all needs to be completely melted away by the powerful love, anointing and understanding of Jesus who is to be your Lord in every situation. And that ain’t gonna happen If you’re not thoroughly praying over, and about your anger under the surface.
What really is imprecatory prayer like?
Biblically, what are the different types of prayer?
No matter your level or type of anger inside, it all needs to be addressed in prayer quickly before it can become a more destructive sin or sins. Get alone and get real honest about how you feel so bad until it’s all gone. Jesus can handle your full candor.
Nobody needs to stay angry at God or at people. Go look at all the imprecatory Psalms where David really lets it all out.
Go and look at all the Psalms of his where that anger is turn into praises filled with joy and love from David to God. God is working and He loves you. He still has a plan to work it all for the good.
What are the imprecatory psalms?
What does Psalm 137:9 mean when it says, “Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks”? And other questions about Psalms — got some?
- Would it (what I say) wound, wipeout, waste or wreck them?- Would I be an accuser alienating; am I attacking the problem or the person?- Would it inspire, irritate, injure or inflame?- Would my words transgress, trash, positively testify or just tank the relationship?
- Remember: It's Mr. Lu-Cifer who is the accuser of the brethren, it's what he is all about and does to make us feel like dirty dogs. You and I chose to line up with the Intercessor rather than the Accuser).- Remember: When you feel like accusing, just calmly inquire.- Remember: It ain't about you, it's about Jesus and His will. Uninvited advice is often taken as criticism by those who are easily triggered. God's love in a believer directs them not to be easily offended or to take up an offense for another person."Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Cor. 13:4-7
The bottom line on this is that the imprecatory psalms communicate a deep yearning for justice (which is so normal to want), written from the point of view of those who had been mightily oppressed. Look around, Americans, Westerners even the middle class have really been treated horribly for a long time. By their own governments too!
What does it mean to pray for your enemies?
Got some more questions about candid prayer before the Lord..or regarding Prayer Essentials?
What are the different types of psalms?
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
- People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. Pro 14:29 nlt
- A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. Pro 15:1
- The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. Pro 16:14
- The king's anger is like a lion's roar, but his favor is like dew on the grass. Pro 19:12
- The king's fury is like a lion's roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. Pro 20:2
- A secret gift calms anger; a bribe under the table pacifies fury. Pro 21:14
- For the LORD will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them. Pro 24:18
- As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger! Pro 25:23
- Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. Pro 27:4
- Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. Pro 29:8
- Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Pro 29:11
- As the beating of cream yields butter and striking the nose causes bleeding, so stirring up anger causes quarrels. Pro 30:33
- Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. Ecc 7:9 (these verses are in nlt)
Are you dealing with an Anger Iceberg that's Goin' deep, real cold, and With a Whole lot of layers To It? Take it quickly to the One who can melt it all away.
"Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back." —Pro. 29:1
"The wicked man’s fears will all come true and so will the good man’s hopes." Pro. 10:24
"Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires." —James 1:20
Got An Icy Cold Hard Heart? Got Some Really Icy Iceberg Like Anger? Does That Negativity Need To Melt Away?
“The man who loses his temper quickest is the one who finds it quickest. The man you need to beware of is not the man who flares up, but the man who smoulders, who is vindictive and harbors vengeance.” ~ Oswald Chambers
Are you quick to get angry at people saying it, and slow to hear them or try to understand?
“And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.” James 3:6
“.. the tongue is a fire” nkjv
“..a world of evil among the parts of the body.“ niv
“..a world of wickedness” bsb
“.. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. “ nlt
“.. a world of unrighteousness.” esv
The Bible says, “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires” James 1:19–20 nlt
You or I can feel justified at times in exploding at someone, but don't do it. Many people feel justified in unloading both barrels at someone, in giving them a piece of their mind even out in public, because we people tend to think that we’re really in the right on the subject. Hey, stop that.
Why be a know it all? Why win an argument only to lose a soul forever?
So let’s just say, for the sake of a point, that we are 100% right on a subject. Even if that’s the case, we never have to scream at people. We don’t have to turn it all into a major Iceberg like problem, or into some other kind of conflict. We are called to think, speak and act as peacemakers. So many people are at war in their hearts against God, but the Holy Spirit can use each of us to help bring peace to this relationship.. as well as to other relationships.
We may rationalize it all away, that by saying we’re far more spiritual than the other people, so it is our duty to set them right. It's for growth's sake -- theirs. No it's not your duty! Just stop it!
If you’re really spiritual, if you are a balanced Christian, if you’re really a godly kind person, then you’ll be, speak and act as a humble patient person.. even a friend to them. You and I are in the biz (God's biz) of making friends for the Kingdom.
You’ll also be a loving person if you follow the King—not someone who’s filled with steaming or Iceberg like anger, resentment and rage.
I have no doubt that social media today feeds into this stuff. I think we each spend way too much time looking at our phones and tablets and then following our favorite websites, which can inflame us toward say the Liberals or the Rinos or to...? I like to follow the news if I can find some non-fake news and I realized that some news networks really seek to get you all angry inside, but never want to see a solution. They make money off a lot of people getting all angry inside. That's why years ago I bailed out on Liberal owned Fox News. A few of their commentators I like, but it's just not worth it anymore. I'd rather see solutions and positive change in our Land.
Yet as believers, we should show and pray for stupid and smart people.. and even give out forgiveness to Liberals, to Rinos, and to other wicked people as well. And if we don’t, we’ll just grieve the Holy Spirit who loves all people. The Holy Spirit is God like Jesus is God. Therefore, it’s not only possible to grieve the Holy Spirit, but it’s also possible to lie to the Holy Spirit, to resist the Holy Spirit, and to insult the Holy Spirit. I don't want to ever offend any of the persons in the Godhead! I want to love like our one God does. Help me Father.
The apostle Paul wrote, "And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live.. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior” Ephesians 4:30–31 nlt
God, we want your wisdom (like we see in the book of Proverbs) and we boldly ask for it. He that winneth souls is wise, to please bless and use us to win the lost to Jesus. Your Bible makes it super clear that a person who loses his temper is a fool (see Proverbs 29:11). Never want to walk like a fool!
Jesus can turn you into a healthy on-fire Christian. He can take that hard icy cold iceberg heart and give you a softer new heart. Now is good.
He said, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples” John 13:35 nlt
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to love others and be at peace with them. As much as we can with all people. That's what being on mission is all about. When Christians especially love one another in God's family, it’s a powerful witness to a lost world. kurtwvs.medium.com
Perhaps you have some moments to read a bit more on what to do with anger?
How do you discipline or wisely manage your mouth?
Please Ditch the People-ward Anger.
Are you angry at God? He’s done nobody any wrong. If you have a beef with God then it’s your problem not His.
Why has God blessed the USA (with our history of conflicts) so much?
Please don’t live mad, but choose rather to live glad in Christ.
The unredeemed mouth is the gate through which depravity exits.
What’s just under the surface and what will you do about it?
What’s An Anger Iceberg So to Speak? Who Needs It? And Who Needs More Worthless Psychobabble Regarding It? Not you or me.
How do you or I turn an angry person into a friend?
What will you do when wicked governmental authorities in an evil society are causing conflicts against the citizens (including righteous people there) in their own Land?
How do you tame the tongue? I wanna know. How do you manage your mouth? Care to share?
The Tongue of the Righteous Lovingly Share’s What’s So.. in the Right Way, in the right Tone and at the Right Time!
Do you ever need grace to replace inner anger towards people?
