A Devotion May Be Someone's Only Bible

View Blog Entry

Set Free from Anger

But Naaman went away angry and said, "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy."  2 Kings 5:11 NIV

Photo courtesy of pixabay.Anger haunted me.

After a year of therapy for the nemesis, I realized my anger surfaced when I feared something: losing control of a friend, a family member, or a position of security and comfort.

Like many of us, Naaman had an anger problem. The prophet didn’t heal him in the way Naaman imagined he would. Naaman also had to have someone else point out his anger to him.

Others can often see us far better than we can see ourselves. Like Naaman, I wanted things done my way. I now walk in happy warmth with less headaches and more energy. I allow the Creator to be fully in charge of my life, family, possessions, and circumstances.

Pride and self-reliance kept me from surrendering to my loving Father earlier. They had to be confronted and eliminated.

I’m far from perfect, but now stand in awe of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Instead of being angry, I try to wait on God.

Surrender your all to God, and be set free from anger.

(Photo courtesy of pixabay.)

(For more devotions, visit Christian Devotions.)


Share This Blog:



Tim Wymbs

Tim Wymbs lives with his wife, Barbara, in Northeast Pennsylvania. They are retired Rescue Mission workers currently serving at various Bible conferences as volunteers. Tim has been published over twenty times, including The Upper Room, Mature Living, and Standard.