October 21, 2023
Daily Devotion:
"Angry Hearts Interfere with Such Blessings"
Proverbs 19:19
New International Version
19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty; rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
When’s the last time you were angry, and how did you respond? We all get agitated at one point or another—even God Himself feels anger. However, because we’re human, we don’t always respond in the best way.
One way we often sin is by holding on to anger. When resentment takes up residence in our hearts, it twists our thinking and emotions and robs us of peace. Then, that bitterness can spill over into our relationships. We might speak hurtful words, even at those who aren’t the cause of the rage. Or we might pull away in self-protection to avoid future hurts. While clinging to anger can damage our
personal well-being and connection with others, an even more serious outcome is hindered fellowship with the Lord. A negative attitude hardens our hearts and affects God’s work in and through us. It also grieves Him. God wants to shower us with joy and peace, but angry hearts interfere with such blessings.
Are you harbouring anger? Unresolved bitterness could be buried so deep within your soul that you might not even realize it’s there. Feeling anger occasionally is normal, but clinging to negativity is destructive. Ask God to reveal any hidden resentment. Release it to Him and take hold of the riches of Christ.
