Cool-headed? When momentary anger flashes into our lives there’s always the option to cool it down with a bit of thought and planning.
Think about it. Cool-headed decisions are always better than hotheaded ones. When we take the time to deliberate, if but for a moment, the outcome will usually be better than following our passions.
God’s Word tells us: “It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows” (Proverbs 22:24-25).
One of the most important steps in dealing with anger is to face or admit the angry feelings that you have. Do it out loud. When you take that moment to speak the words, “Boy, am I angry,” you’ve already gone a long way at defusing the situation. It isn’t a sin to be angry; it’s a sin to act out that anger. The next time you’re tempted to take your anger from thought to action, just try putting your feelings into words. It may only be a spur of the moment thing but it will probably result in a pretty “cool” plan.
“I pray today in Jesus name that when we find ourselves in situations which cause us to become anxious and angry, we remind ourselves that it isn’t a sin to be angry, only a sin to act out our anger. Amen!”
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34) www.thispassingday.com
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