Dealing with anger is hard for anyone. Many different emotions can be involved. Most people shout. Some people cry. Others sulk, walk away in a huff, or completely ignore the situation. A few are even violent. (If this is you, please seek help.)
No matter your reaction, as a Christian you know you need to pray about it, but sometimes it can be difficult to express how we feel. Especially to God. Fortunately he knows us, and we have his Spirit to intercede for us when we can’t find the words.
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26 (NIV)
If you find it difficult to express yourself when you are angry or hurt, below is a sample prayer that may help. Use it as it is written or as a guideline for working out your own prayer.
Heavenly Father,
I am turning to you because I am angry and hurt. I ask that you wash away the anger and bitterness I am harboring in my heart and strengthen my spirit with your presence. Help me to not be judgmental and self-centered, intent on seeking my own desires above the needs of others. I pray that I would not retaliate against those that treat me unfairly, hurt my pride, or criticize unjustly. If my anger is due to my own selfishness, help me to see it for the sinful act that it is.
Give me a compassionate and forgiving heart towards those that are the object of my anger. Remind me that it is no less than you have offered to me when I have sinned against you.
If my anger is motivated by something that goes against your goodness and righteousness, please show me what I can do to make the situation better and allow Your holiness to shine through. Please help me stand up to Satan when he tries to drown me in despair by showing me the evilness of this world.
I thank you that I can come to you with my prayers, God, knowing that you will hear me and understand my heart. I love you and praise you for being Almighty God, the Ruler of Heaven and Earth. May Your Name be praised forever and ever.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen:
See also: https://journalingbee.com/7-ways-to-overcome-anger-in-a-biblical-manner/
