Cease from anger and forsake wrath

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Psalms  37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

Anger, like a raging fire, consumes not only the one who harbours it but also those who are within its reach. It blinds us to reason, clouds our judgment, and leads us down a path of destruction. Yet, the psalmist reminds us that we have the power to cease from anger.

To cease from anger is not to deny its existence or suppress its flames. Rather, it is a conscious choice to rise above it, to transcend its grip on our hearts and minds. It is to acknowledge our emotions but not to let them rule over us.

Furthermore, we are called to forsake wrath. Wrath is the manifestation of unchecked anger, the outward expression of inner turmoil. It lashes out indiscriminately, causing harm to ourselves and those around us. But we are not slaves to wrath; we have the power to forsake it.

In forsaking wrath, we choose a different path—a path of compassion, understanding, and forgiveness. We recognize that each person we encounter is fighting their own battles, carrying their own burdens. Instead of responding with anger, we respond with empathy and grace.

But how do we cease from anger and forsake wrath? It is not an easy task, for we are only human, prone to imperfection. Yet, it is possible through the divine presence within us. It is through prayer, meditation, and reflection that we find the strength to overcome our base instincts and embrace our higher selves.

In conclusion, Let us choose love over hate, peace over discord, and understanding over judgment. In doing so, we not only honor God in our life but also bring healing and reconciliation to a world in desperate need of both.

God bless you. 

Prayer key:

1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name. 

2. Lord, forgive me for harbouring anger in my life against fellow humans in Jesus Christ name. 

3. Lord, help me to cease from anger in every way possible in Jesus Christ name 

4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.