Have you ever been so angry, that the anger was the comfort of your soul? I have, I held onto the anger afraid if I let it go my world would fall apart.  During those times I didn’t go to God because in my mind that wasn’t the Christian thing to do. I did however go to everyone else in anger. The anger overflowed through my words, actions, facial expressions, tension in my body, job performance, and last but not least my driving. I hated life.

The woman in the bible, I can relate to is also hated by most, Job’s wife.

She cursed Job for holding onto his integrity and told him to curse God and die.

I find it so easy to judge her, curse God and die, pretty powerful words.

Her back-story is powerful, she lost her children to death, her wealth, and her husband became ill and depressed. I think she had a lot on her plate. I would have been angry. I would have felt alone. I know when I have gone through tough times friends disappeared because they didn’t know what to say or couldn’t handle the rawness of my pain. She probably wanted to die herself. She was in great despair.

God did restore her and Job.

I find comfort that God can take the anger and give redemption.

Paul gave instructions on anger in Ephesians.

Ephesians chapter 4:25-32

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands that he may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

If we allow anger to brew, we allow Satan to have a foothold in our heart. Job never cursed God but spoke the truth back to his wife. He still loved her. Job went to God for his comfort. I know human relationships will always fail in one-way or another; we are imperfect humans trying to love others. God can take all of our emotions and bring redemption to our souls.

I love we are  commanded to be compassionate, kind, offer forgiveness, work with our hands to help others, to speak the truth to others, build each other up,  and to not sin in anger. Great advice especially during the holiday season.