Prayer against Anger

When you feel anger, negativity, fear or sadness, do you turn your heart to God? Many Christians are fearful of bringing negative emotions to the Lord because they feel they need to be perfect when addressing Him. They may believe that they cannot speak to God about feelings that steer them away from the Word. This cannot be further from the truth! God wants you to come to Him during the darkest of times, no matter what negative emotions you feel or the sins you have committed. He loves you endlessly, and will lift you up during these hard times if you look toward Him. No one can suppress negative emotions and thoughts and God understands that! Take a moment to sit with God and ask Him for guidance. He will lead you toward positivity and grace. No matter the painful and difficult emotions you are facing, God will be there for you every step of the way. God walks with you during times of sadness, anger and fear and lifts you up when you need Him the most. Talk to God and ask Him for guidance during these tender moments. If you are struggling to speak to God about your negative feelings, this prayer will help get you started.

Prayer

Father,

Without Your help, I will never win this battle with rage. But Your Word says that, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” I am counting on Your strength to help me ward off anger. I renounce it in Jesus’ Name. I repent of holding on to anger and giving the devil a foothold in my life and relationships.

I am determined to follow Your Word, to study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and declare it until You have renewed my mind, giving me the mind of Christ – a mind at peace with God, at peace with myself, and at peace with others. This is possible only through the shedding of Your blood, the atoning of my sin on the Cross, for which I am eternally grateful. I submit myself wholeheartedly to Your grace and forgiveness. Teach me to be your disciple. Give me godly leaders to follow and a Church Body to walk alongside. I receive from you the ability to put away anger!

In Jesus’ Name, Amen!