Devotion for Today

Tame Your Temper

March 18, 2013

Doest thou well to be angry?
–Jonah 4:4

You have a temper! There is nothing unique about that. Most people have tempers, in varying degrees, of course. God does not ask that you get rid of that temper. But He does say that if you are to be happy, it must be brought under control and rechanneled to proper use. God cannot use a man without a temper as well as one with a controlled temper. Too many professed Christians never get “wrought up” about anything; they never get indignant with injustice, with corruption in high places, or with the godless traffics which barter away the souls and bodies of men.

Prayer for the day

Use my anger to help others, Lord. When I see them hurting or Your world decaying, let me be challenged to reach out—instead of merely exploding.

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19 Comments

sikiru says 3.19.2013, 02:06 a.m.

Thank u lord 4 mkin c tins in a new light bt am still wat u cal weaklin in 2days word cos i was a muslim bt i wanted 2 b a xtian Lord give me strenght and wisdom 2 mk it tru cos u are d Lord and ntin is impossible 4 u my redeemer help me o Lord!

Susan says 3.18.2013, 10:26 p.m.

Thank you for posting this... The ugliness of my temper was revealed when I learned that the man I was engaged to was sexually involved with another girl (a very young girl). I flipped. I sure hope His strength was made perfect through my weakness!

Mike says 3.18.2013, 6:39 p.m.

I needed this. Thank You Lord. Amen!!

camie says 3.18.2013, 12:21 a.m.

Lord God i am so sorry for i did not controlled my temper for tonight, i haved sinned to you, to my beloved mother and to the whom i loved before, please enlighten me tomorrow when i wake up and help me to avoid commiting sins on the days ahead! PARDON ME JESUS! AMEN!

MARK says 3.18.2013, 11:09 a.m.

Thank GOD for my temper I knew CHRIST had one im glad to know it;s ok at and for the RIGHT reason;s I thank HIM to help me control mine , eventhough i fail HE does not give up on me .

Cindy says 3.18.2013, 10:24 a.m.

How encouraging that even our temper can be used for good when we submit to the Lord.

Joe says 3.18.2013, 07:45 a.m.

Amen.

Gerry says 3.18.2013, 05:20 a.m.

Situations in life can prompt initial feelings of anger. However it must be controled and utilized for God's service. Ask and Pray, then he will show you how.

Christine Haiyan Jin says 3.18.2012, 11:57 p.m.

Dear lord God almighty, lord of all, Al Shadai, Thank thee for thy way and will for me a sinner saved by grace to turn on the websites of Jesus Christ and the Triune God, God the Father, God the Son Jesus Christ and God the holy Spirit here in China

Robin says 3.18.2012, 09:01 a.m.

My hardest challenge is in dealing with the silence of my Christian brothers and sisters as our nation is slowly sinking into the pits of hell. Where are your voices? God please bless me a peaceful heart.

Gerry says 3.18.2012, 06:32 a.m.

It is difficult not to become angry when we see all the atrocities man commits against, men, women and especially innocent little children. It is important to harness that anger and know that ultimately, God's Justice will prevail.

Ryan says 3.18.2012, 02:27 a.m.

I have had a temper for years thank you lord for speaking through them to me

Annie says 3.14.2012, 09:08 a.m.

Almighty God, I humble myself under Your mighty hand and I'm willing to accept Your corrections in Your precious name, Amen!

Gerry says 3.19.2011, 07:27 a.m.

Use all your God given emotions for good. Harness the energy of your anger and use it to motivate you into active Godly service.

Chad says 3.18.2011, 3:18 p.m.

Yes, God has mercy on all who will repent...But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. Let every one call Urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. Who knows? God may relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we Will not perish. When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.(Jonah3:8-10 NIV) I love you Jesus....Amen

Kaebnroh says 3.18.2011, 10:21 a.m.

what a word... this has been the topic of every scripture for today - speaks volumes to me as my husband and I were at odds and I couldn't bring myself to talk to him for days... Lord forgive me

Rich says 3.18.2011, 09:14 a.m.

Thank you Lord for carrying me over the long haul. Please continue to guide and protect me

sam says 3.18.2011, 09:08 a.m.

At the next temper tantrum, lets take deep breaths and say-- Jesus, help me now.

nana says 3.18.2011, 08:05 a.m.

waoooo! what a word! Very eye opening for me. I will pass it onto my family and friends. Today's word is definite for me, thank you BGEA and God bless you so much!