The Psalmist begged the Lord not to chasten him in anger, yet he turned around and requested God strike his enemies in anger. He knew the damage anger inflicts.

Don’t chasten your children when you’re angry. Don’t try to have a fruitful conversation when you’re angry. Don’t try to heal a relationship when you’re angry. It comes across as a vicious attack and others adopt a protective, survival mode that won’t allow them to hear what you are actually saying.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, forgive me for selfish anger that wounds those around me. Give me the fruit of Your Spirit today.

DAILY READING: Ps. 6-10