God is the creator of the universe, the creator of mankind. He has no need to show you he’s boss, or to exert his authority, or to prove himself in any way. God does not have an ego problem. When He tells us something, it’s for our own good. Jesus said, “If you forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will forgive you: But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14&15) We are taught to pray; “and forgive us our sins; as we forgive those that trespass against us”. You’re physical, mental and emotional health is dependent upon your ability to forgive others and release the anger in your heart.
Repressed anger can lead to depression and anxiety. Unexpressed anger can be the cause of depression, and feelings of suicide. Someone close to you hurts you and fearing the loss of that person's love, you keep silent about your anger and ultimately, as a way to escape the guilt of your dependency, you begin wishing for your own destruction.
Unresolved anger is absorbed by the nervous system, and all major organs remain on alert. Blood pressure remains high and stresses the circulatory system, stomach lining, heart and lungs. The body stews in it own juices.
God says there is a simple way to avoid all this hurt and suffering, simply forgive and forget…..turn it loose. Can’t do it? Just can’t turn it loose? Then ask for help, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) Allow Christ to do it through you.
Don’t go through life looking in the rearview mirror, forget the past and look to the future, don’t have a bad day today over something that happened yesterday, or even worse, years ago; regain the joy in your life by forgiving past hurts.
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