Anger is part of decisions involving Stress.
It's not really necessary. When our icemaker kept breaking, Edward could have a 45 minute tantrum or Allen the Priest could come over and this fixed neatly in ten minutes.
Anger isn't necessarily LOGIC, but it seems wise at the time. And when highly angry, do any of us really get logical? And usually we have to justify this. However, there is a tool for the toolbox.
I don't think you can make the case to people hoping up and down - if they have Logic.
We could seriously weigh down the conversation and name the tune. Right off the bat, we could all name - what - 20 reasons to be angry. And we could, in all seriousness say, we aren't New York City's Greater Areas, but we have felt this keenly in our hearts since Italy. And now, sorrow and relief from some very pressing fears is making - anger.
Anger, Grief, Denial, Bargaining become There and Back Again.
Who Get's Angry? Anger is mentioned in the Bible over 500 times; in any version of Scripture. Anger is a socially acceptable form of worry and sadness. Anger gets a sitting rear off the sofa.
And God, as a Good Father, models this. People tend to say it's not fair for God to get Angry. That's fear. George Carlin used to say, God can throw a boat, right over a hedge. George musta been Catholic, because it's actually Proverbs saying," God can Throw a Troop Right Over a Wall." And God, Himself, can list a substantial number of Historical Battles that just - are - frankly, astonishingly ...ended.
We might be wise to find out what tools God has given us for the toolbox:
James 1:20
For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God
I'd have to add a comment here; That is enormously soothing. God the Almighty doesn't exist in a state of anger. And no one deliberately is able to stir up the Wrath of God. God has our past, our present, our future. He has seen us all, all the time, in all seasons, and God isn't worried. We have been given the end of The Book.
Love Billy. Don't we all.
“I've read the last page of the Bible, it's all going to turn out all right.”
― Billy Graham
If that doesn't give you a huge sigh of relief, what will?????
Proverbs 12:16
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling.
WHOOP!
Jeremiah 3:12b
Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord.
I will not look on you in anger,
for I am merciful,
declares the Lord;
I will not be angry forever.
Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.
The Road to Emmaus isn't complex. The Road to Emmaus values our tender selves we cover up. The Road to Emmaus is our Jesus giving us a word we can hold to our heart and recall.
Abba,
We pray for Your Willingness to Bless us and we will Rise to Your Way, Life and Truth.
The Hills and High Ways we travel are part of our Eternal Lives. We are on the High Ways leading to Heaven.
We pray to rise to shine for Your Glory.
We pray to have Love Rise to lift the ones we Love to Your Plan and Path.
We pray for our Nation to Rise to Your Plan and Your Love in trusting You.
We pray for Your Word to Rise to heal in Your healing.
And we would cover ourselves in Your Blessings to be covered in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son. To seek You First, to see more Heaven on earth. To Live Love, Joy and Peace.
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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