Today's Verse: Ephesians 4:26-27

Monday, April 26, 2004

"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.
— Ephesians 4:26-27

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Pent up anger is an explosion waiting to happen. Sooner or later, the pent up frustration will explode, either in our own life or into the life of someone else. Jesus taught us to forgive and to reconcile (Matthew 18). Anger must be dealt with. Otherwise, the devil will use it to abuse us as well as others in our lives. Don't give him a foothold in your life. If you give him an inch (2.54 cm), he'll take a mile (1.61 km)!

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My Prayer...

Father in heaven, thank you for the ability to get angry at the things that anger you. Please help me channel that emotion in ways that are productive and help me to be repulsed at evil. Please stir my heart to reconciliation, especially when that anger is against one of your children. By the power of your Holy Spirit, help me to forgive as you have forgiven me. In the name of Jesus, my Lord, I pray. Amen.

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Illustration

Illustration of Ephesians 4:26-27 — "In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.

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The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

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