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Slow to Anger
Psalm 103:8-9 'GOD is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he's rich in love. He doesn't endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever.' (The Message)
 Have you ever known someone who is easily angered -- you know, someone who seems to 'lose their bottle' at the drop of the proverbial hat? Often, it seems that the things that trigger their rages are of very little consequence. They just seem to enjoy putting everyone else through the ringer. God has more reason that anyone else to be angry. We were created as the pinnacle of his self-expression on this earth, and perhaps this universe. He set us up like kings in his world, giving us the right to rule and shape the world he had made. Yet we thought we could do a better job without him and slammed the door in his face. Even now, those of us who've recognised and acknowledged Jesus as the rescuer of our souls will from time to time displease our Father. It comes as very good news that God is slow to anger and absolutely overflowing with mercy. He doesn't slip into a rage at the slightest provocation. And, once we've asked forgiveness for some wrong done, he doesn't hold a grudge, or continually nag us about our past misdeeds. Sometimes I think we have more trouble forgiving ourselves than God has forgiving us. We need his help to confess our mistakes and then to move on with a repentant heart into bigger, better things. May God help us not to be trapped into a vicious cycle of self-recrimination. Once sin is dealt with, he will not want it to be constantly 'in our face'. He doesn't hold grudges.
Prayer: Father, I just want to thank you that you don't get angry with me easily. And, if ever my mistakes make you really displeased, you don't stay that way forever. Thank you that I can have forgiveness and that you help me to move on, in peace.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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Mal, I so enjoy your teachings. Europe truly is the dark continent.
Eric
I read your book, The Pioneer Spirit. What a great book!
Toyin, Nigeria
Hi Mal, I thank God for your ministry gifting. I find your talks to be most relevant & refreshing. You challenge apathy & have your finger on the pulse of current world issues.
Christopher, United Kingdom
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